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Attention Scott County Businesses! Are you in need of employees with boiler licenses? Nearly 20 adult learners will be starting their coursework in mid-August through the Scott County Career Lift / Drive for 5 programs, and they’ll be job-ready soon! Sign up as an Employer of Choice to gain access to exclusive hiring events, technical support, funded internships, and more. Don’t miss this chance to connect with top talent in our community! Complete the interest form at the bottom of the page here: shakopee.org/careerlift Together, we can train and retain a quality Scott County workforce! #ScottCountyJobs #CareerLift #WorkforceDevelopment ••• The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere. https://lnkd.in/gxBCvbrc

Join us and Student Veterans of America in #Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center from 12 - 3 p.m. CST on Jan. 4 for an engaging session, powered by LinkedIn, that delves into the strategic utilization of student veterans as a dynamic workforce solution, recognizing them as an untapped talent pool. We will explore the potential to construct pipelines of student veteran talent, strategically filling industry-specific talent gaps in the workforce. This discussion aims to address the immediate needs of #Employers but also to enhance employment outcomes for #StudentVeterans throughout and beyond their post-secondary education. This event is tailored for employers, service organizations, and student veterans alike, focusing on: 🌟Student Veterans: A Strategic Workforce Asset Uncover the unique value that student veterans bring to the workplace and their crucial role in shaping the workforce of the future. 🌟Customizing Internships for Success Explore the customization of internships to align seamlessly with the unique needs of both student veterans and diverse industries, fostering mutually beneficial outcomes. 🌟Developing Student Veteran Talent Delve into strategies for cultivating and harnessing the full potential of student veteran talent, ensuring a robust and adaptable workforce for the challenges of tomorrow. Register for this free professional development event at https://bit.ly/3vkBxxR.

The latest report from Strada Education Foundation and The Burning Glass Institute shines a light on alarming underemployment stats for college graduates 🔦 On average, 45% of college graduates are underemployed within 5 years of graduating 🎓 The chart below shows the rates by area of study. It adds fuel to the fire for rhetoric about the underwhelming ROI of a college degree, including for in-demand majors 😱 There's a secondary access gap in #highered that isn't often talked about. The first is getting into college. The second is learning how to translate your degree into a career, which happens through internships 💼 , mentorship 🤝, and real world coursework 🌎. That's why we're so passionate about about closing the gap and creating pathways to fulfilling employment for every student ↗

With 0.7 job seekers for every 1.0 job posting, how are companies addressing the challenge of filling in-demand job openings when qualified candidates are in short supply? #Artificialintelligence isn't the only buzzword being tossed around lately. #Apprenticeship is a way for companies to cultivate the next generation of the American #workforce, offering #earnandlearn opportunities to students and job seekers. According to Zippia, the Top 10 States to be an apprentice in are: 1️⃣ Alaska 2️⃣ North Dakota 3️⃣ Vermont 4️⃣ Montana 5️⃣ Wyoming 6️⃣ Hawaii 7️⃣ Iowa 8️⃣ Connecticut 9️⃣ Nebraska 🔟 Oregon Companies can strategically use apprenticeships to address immediate labor demands, develop a skilled workforce, and position themselves and their employees for long-term success in a competitive market. While these Top 10 States are commendable for their innovation, a deeper commitment from major markets like New York, California, Texas, and Massachusetts would be valuable. With apprenticeship options addressing workforce shortages in #construction, #healthcare, and #manufacturing, these programs not only provide relief in essential sectors but also open doors to well-established career paths such as information technology (#IT), #finance, and #culinaryarts. Want to know an ally for employers and apprentices? #Communitycolleges play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between education and the workforce by providing essential training, facilitating partnerships between employers and apprentices, and supporting the overall success of apprenticeship programs. Collaboration and communication help strengthen the connection between education and industry needs, while contributing to a skilled and adaptable workforce. #Employers, have you met your local community college system?

So many excellent observations in the responses to Jeff Selingo's post asking what students need to do IN college for success afterwards! I offer similar ones and others (seek faculty/staff/peer mentors, be a mentor, engage with the career center's resources, network with alums and others, study abroad, engage in extra curricular activities, develop executive functioning skills, be a student leader, connect with a campus leader, learn and use proper email etiquette with professors and administrators, take steps to get a job, learn about and use campus resources, and many more) in a road map for college success that I developed based on my three decades of supporting college students. The road map (https://lnkd.in/ebKd4ZMs) outlines five main areas of focus with action items in each: 1. Wellness 2. Academic Success 3. Know and Use Your Resources 4. Build Your Community 5. Create Your Future

On one of my many plane rides this past week, a mother was telling me how her 24-year-old son failed to launch after college. I told her about the resarch for "There Is Life After College" where we surveyed hundreds of young adults to figure out what they did IN college to help them AFTER college. We separated them into three groups: Sprinters, Wanderers, or Stragglers in the race to adulthood. While we imagine that most college grads start out as Sprinters, only one-third of twenty-somethings do (each group is about 1/3 in size). None are defined by one set of qualities, but Sprinters share several attributes: 💵 A job in high school to understand the nuances and basic requirements of the workplace. 💡Picked a major early on in college and stuck with it, which allowed them to dedicate time to outside-the-classroom pursuits. 📌 Internships. 79% had at least one internship in college. 💳 Less than $10K of student-loan debt, freeing them to pick job opportunities without regard to pay. What else do you think students need to do IN college for success afterwards?

So many excellent observations in the responses to Jeff Selingo's post asking what students need to do IN college for success afterwards! I offer similar ones and others (seek faculty/staff/peer mentors, be a mentor, engage with the career center's resources, network with alums and others, study abroad, engage in extra curricular activities, develop executive functioning skills, be a student leader, connect with a campus leader, learn and use proper email etiquette with professors and administrators, take steps to get a job, learn about and use campus resources, and many more) in a road map for college success that I developed based on my three decades of supporting college students. The road map (https://lnkd.in/eFaCU2yD) outlines five main areas of focus with action items in each:  1. Wellness 2. Academic Success 3. Know and Use Your Resources 4. Build Your Community 5. Create Your Future

Here are the guidelines for students regarding their key competencies for professional preparedness.

Louisiana education leaders established a new policy yesterday to create accountability points for school districts that establish paid work-place experiences for internships and apprenticeships. Work-based learning is an important and valuable part of career learning in high school. The article below inaccurately represents that unpaid work experiences aren't allowed; they can still be offered by employers (and will) but wouldn't receive points in the accountability system. When employers hire high school students for work experiences, the compensation is the incentive to the student to remain engaged, mentally and physically, learn from it, and consider their future career options.

During Governor Mike Parson's tenure, Missouri has significantly expanded its state workforce programs. Parson, who is term-limited and set to leave office next year, has prioritized workforce development. He has championed initiatives such as Missouri One Start, formerly Missouri Works, which provides job expansion incentives and faster access to tax credits for companies adding jobs. The Fast Track program, which offers tuition-free college education and training to adults, has been transformed from a forgivable loan into a grant. Additionally, Missouri has introduced tax credits for companies that create internships and apprenticeships. Despite these efforts, Missouri's economic and population growth remain modest compared to national averages. These program expansions represent a substantial part of Parson's legacy. Learn more via: https://buff.ly/4bloiwN #MidwestUrbanStrategies #Missouri #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #MissouriOneStart #FastTrack #Education #Internships #Apprenticeships #LegislativeUpdate #EconomicPolicy #StatePrograms #MissouriWorks #JobTraining #AdultEducation #TaxCredits #EmploymentIncentives #WorkforceInnovation #EconomicDevelopment #MOeconomy #WorkforcePrograms #MOjobs #ProfessionalDevelopment #PolicyReform #SkillDevelopment