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Good afternoon Linkedin colleagues, please pass on to all interested students and encourage all students to consider applying.  Afterall internships can be stepping stones to great careers.  CHEERS! #student #students #internship #internships #hbcus #hbc #diversity #diverse #foreignaffairs #global issues #careerdevelopment

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🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 Thrilled to share the fantastic collaboration between my former stomping ground, Accenture UK & Ireland, and my new professional home, Dublin City University! 🤝 As I embark on this new chapter with DCU's Micro-Credentials team, it's heartening to witness the strategic leap forward in our longstanding partnership. The recent Memorandum of Understanding signifies a commitment to deepening collaboration through various initiatives, including joint research, STEM Teacher Internships, WomenOnWalls and more. 🌐 Having spent an incredible 5 years at Accenture Ireland, I've had the privilege of honing my skills and learning from the best in the industry. The shared dedication to university-industry partnership is something I've personally experienced at Accenture, and I am eager to see this commitment flourish in the groundbreaking programs outlined in the MOU. One of the highlights for me is DCU's innovative approach to Micro-Credentials. In the dynamic landscape of today, these short, industry-engaged, accredited qualifications are a game-changer. They offer a fast and flexible way for anyone to acquire specific knowledge, skills, and competences that respond to societal, personal, cultural, or labor market needs. DCU has meticulously defined eight characteristics that distinguish their Micro-Credentials, ensuring they meet the highest standards. From proposal and descriptor reviews to school and faculty approvals, the process is anchored in quality assurance. As someone deeply involved in this initiative, I am excited about the positive impact it can have on individuals seeking to upskill in a rapidly evolving world. To my former Accenture colleagues, this collaboration opens doors to an exciting array of learning opportunities. Micro-credentials can be a perfect fit for professionals looking to enhance their skill sets or explore new areas of expertise. Feel free to reach out to me for more information about how these offerings can benefit you. Join me in celebrating the intersection of innovation and collaboration! 🎉 I'm genuinely thrilled about this new journey, and I'm here as a resource for anyone interested in the transformative power of Micro-credentials. #dcu #accenture #collaboration #microcredentials #professionaldevelopment #excitingtimes #newbeginnings

🌟 We're thrilled to share an inspiring success story from one of our newest academic partners, The University of West Alabama (UWA). 🎓 UWA recently piloted the Riipen platform, enabling their sport management students to engage in real-world projects and gain invaluable experience. Two graduate students in their program recently worked on impactful projects through Riipen, enhancing their resumes and forging strong professional connections. 💡 In this article, Dr. LaJuan Hutchinson, Associate Professor of Sport Management, who spearheaded this initiative, highlights how Riipen's marketplace provided experiences and industry connections that would have otherwise been out of reach. These opportunities are helping UWA students and faculty expand their horizons and achieve their career goals. 🚀 We’re proud to support UWA’s mission to provide practical, accessible internship opportunities for its students. The success of this pilot exemplifies our vision of helping create a future where all learners have equal opportunity to gain employable skills and unlock their full potential. 👉 Learn more about UWA’s experience with Riipen and how it’s shaping their approach to internships: https://hubs.li/Q02JSjMQ0 #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning #HigherEducation #HigherEd #Internships #CareerReadiness

Striking the right balance between holistic education and skill development is crucial, especially as universities increasingly partner with industries to make students job-ready. At LabourNet Services India Pvt. Ltd., we’ve experienced this first-hand with our Capstone Projects, initially started with Liberal Arts Dept. Christ University BGR, Bangalore, and now extended to MCES MAHE and RV University. These projects aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry by focusing on real-world problem-solving. By offering students a platform where they can apply their academic knowledge to practical industry problems, we ensure they develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. What’s particularly beneficial about our Capstone model is the duration—typically 6 months to a year. This longer timeframe allows students to gradually adapt to the industry environment, gaining deeper insights while tackling real challenges.

The on-going dilemma of finding a mutually acceptable level playing field for collaboration between academics and industry internships has been been brought out in my article published by Deccan Herald daily of today. Glad to have your comments..

In the final University Accord report released on Sunday ( https://lnkd.in/gdgJ9K_n) there are plenty of important recommendations that - if implemented correctly - can truly transform the tertiary education sector for decades. One of interest and very applicable to sport and exercise disciplines is #14, a recommendation to consider financial assistance for placements. This is an ongoing area of debate with sporting organisations often believing the value of their brand and experience can justify an unpaid placement/internship, while students feeling they are simply undertaking unpaid work. Can we do better? In the last 10 years when I was a postgrad course chair and responsible for student internships I’ve always bargained hard with clubs to introduce some payment to incentivise students and at least recognise their contributions. A few years ago Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) released their internship guidelines, a positive step in the right direction but I’m unsure of the real impact it has had in the industry. What other practical steps can we take to improve? Do you have examples that you can share?

Interreg supporting the future of #young generations 🤝 Facing common challenges like labor market vulnerability, unemployment and education/training, Interreg takes action💪 How? By facilitating #youthmobility through cross-border internships and educational institution collaboration

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Heading to the International Internship Conference in #Dublin this June? I am excited to join Julie Ann Andreshak and Breanne Tcheng, Ed.D. on your pre-conference workshop team utilizing the ISLRA MIG - NETWORK NAFSA book as a foundation to tackle topics ranging from funding models to academic frameworks to institutional context to student support...and more! What is top of mind for you when it comes to international internships and applied learning abroad programs? #education #employability #intled #internships #educationabroad