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Calling All Employers! Join Us in Empowering Future Talent in NYC! Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce? Do you believe in the power of hands-on learning and real-world experiences? We're thrilled to announce an exciting initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and industry right here in New York City. As an employer, you have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in this journey! Our initiative invites employers like you to contribute to the development of our future workforce by providing real-world challenges for small groups of students to solve. Through your participation, students will gain invaluable skills and insights while tackling authentic problems identified by you. Why Participate?  🔍 Gain fresh perspectives on your business challenges  💡 Foster innovation and creativity within your organization  🤝 Connect with bright, motivated students eager to make an impact  📈 Invest in the future of our community and workforce How to Get Involved: 1️⃣ Reach out to us directly to express your interest 2️⃣ Provide a real-world challenge or problem for students to tackle 3️⃣ Engage with student teams as they work on solving your challenge 4️⃣ Witness firsthand the talent and potential of our future leaders Together, we can empower the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Let's make a difference and create meaningful opportunities for our youth! Interested in learning more or ready to get started? Drop us a message or comment below, and let's connect to discuss how you can be a part of this exciting initiative! #FutureWorkforce #Education #IndustryPartnerships #NYC #EmployerEngagement #Opportunity #CommunityImpact #LiberatedSuccess

This was a great webinar discussing the impact of career readiness and the many factors that play into it at the college/university level. Take the time to listen!

It's estimated that 70 million Americans have an arrest or conviction record – often creating significant economic and social barriers, as well as negative bias during the hiring process. By championing for Second Chance Hiring, current and future business leaders can help dismantle these barriers through gainful employment and, in turn, assist with building more sustainable, thriving communities. Learn more about the work MIT Sloan is doing to promote the practice: tinyurl.com/2njyu4ee

In my experience, the most effective way to influence policy is to present your ideas directly to those in power. Recently, I had the privilege of doing just that during an intimate gathering at Toronto City Hall, concluding an exceptional summer and ushering in a promising fall season. I was honored to address a distinguished audience of politicians, scientists, educators, advocates, and entrepreneurs from around the world about my work in healthcare within the Human Resources and technology sectors. At this stage of my career as a Canadian policymaker, I am deeply committed to building dynamic networks that foster innovative ideas capable of driving policy change and enhancing program design in healthcare. I also highlighted my collaboration with Leapon. Together, we are integrating Artificial Intelligence technology to optimize operations management, client retention strategies, and relationship management systems. In partnership with Leapon, I am offering members of my network a complimentary digital business card. If you are interested in transforming your networking approach with a digital business card, please reach out to me, and I will be happy to provide one at no cost to you. #policy #canadianpolicy #policymaker #jewsinbusiness #jewsintech #jewsingovernment #womeninbusiness #womeningovernment #womenintech #AI #aitech #aitechnology #network #networking #socialchange #techinfluencer #techinfluencers #toronto #torontocityhall #torontolife #downtowntoronto #downtowntorontolife #the6ix #the6 #thesix

Harvard's HBR Today’s Tip Create a Healthy Multigenerational Workplace For the first time in history, workplaces are beginning to span six generations: from the octogenarians of the Silent Generation to the teenagers of Generation Alpha pursuing their first jobs and internships. As a manager, how can you lead across this multigenerational workforce?   Build your strategy around all six generations. This means both becoming an employer of choice for everyone and making sure your product mix appeals to all consumers.   Level the playing field. Ensure that job applicants and employees don’t feel that they must hide their age or apologize for being a member of their generation to access opportunities in your organization.   Look at generations as cultures—and harness the power of intergenerational diversity. Generational differences in norms regarding technology, communication, and leadership are common. Encouraging employees to build cross-cultural agility, which enables them to navigate differences with humility, curiosity, and flexibility, can help teammates of different generations productively engage with each other.   Use purpose as a unifier. Employees at every level want meaning and mission in their lives. Help your intergenerational team understand and commit to a common purpose. This tip is adapted from “Leading the 6-Generation Workforce,” by Nicholas Pearce

The Arizona Technology Council's Q3 2023 Impact Report is making news! 📈 The tech sector in Arizona experienced an impressive 3.78% job growth, marking it as the third-highest in the Southwest. With a total of 222,017 tech industry jobs in Q3, Arizona is a hub of innovation. However, challenges persist - job postings are at a five-year low, standing at 16,500. Despite this, the report shares inspirational sto ries that illuminate the powerful impact of Arizona's technology industry. Explore the full report and join us in celebrating the resilience and growth of Arizona's tech sector: https://buff.ly/3vQqNaI #ArizonaTech #JobGrowth #TechInnovation #ImpactReport

Starting my career immediately after completing my B.Tech was a journey filled with valuable lessons and realizations. Stepping into the professional world for the first time, I had limited understanding of how organizations function. One of the most profound realizations was the role employees play within a company. Often, we are seen primarily as resources, and the personal relationships we build seem to have little influence on career progression or support. Despite companies promoting an inclusive culture at a higher level, the reality for many employees is different. We frequently feel like resources rather than valued individuals. This perception can be particularly disheartening during times of need when support from colleagues and management is lacking. It’s a stark reminder that, in many corporate environments, personal well-being and professional development are secondary to operational efficiency and bottom-line results. This experience has made me reflect deeply on what a truly supportive and inclusive workplace should look like. An illustrative example of the dangers of viewing people merely as resources can be seen in the movie "KGF". The film portrays the harsh realities faced by gold miners who were exploited for their labor and discarded once they were no longer deemed productive. This stark representation serves as a powerful reminder of what happens when humanity is stripped from labor relations. The miners, treated merely as expendable assets, were subjected to inhumane conditions and ultimately paid with their lives when they could no longer meet the demands placed upon them. These reflections and examples have given me a clearer vision of the kind of work environment I aspire to be a part of and contribute to. Companies that prioritize human connections and personal growth create not just a productive workforce, but a thriving community. It’s time for organizations to look beyond the traditional metrics of success and invest in the well-being and development of their most valuable asset – their people.

Tear down the walls! It's time to embrace the power of interdisciplinary learning and unlock the full potential of innovation. For centuries, our education systems have confined knowledge within rigid boundaries, separating subjects like history, science, and literature into neat boxes. While this approach may have facilitated organization and scheduling, it fails to mirror the interconnectedness of the real world and leaves us ill-equipped with the versatile skillsets that employers crave. But it doesn't stop at education. The call for change extends to individuals, teams, organizations, and institutions alike. By adopting interdisciplinary thinking as both a mindset and a way of working, we tap into exponential creativity and discover groundbreaking solutions to the most complex challenges we face. Interdisciplinary learning is the catalyst that propels us towards an innovative, collaborative, and sustainable future. #InterdisciplinaryLearning #Innovation #BreakTheWalls #LimitlessPossibilities

"Entry level position, 5 years’ experience, post-secondary education required: $15/hour" - how often have you seen this? In this months IONS Ideas blog, Communications Coordinator, Haley Moriarity discusses some of the realities of entering the workforce as a young person, walks through myths that might stop you from asking for more, and tangible ways you can advocate for yourself when things get hard. As someone early in a career, it can feel daunting and like you’re powerless. But sometimes it just takes someone willing to point out where things could look different to help challenge the status quo. These conversations can be hard to have. But as the number of young people entering the workforce grows, instilling these values and practicing these skills will help shape what the new norm can look like – its a powerful opportunity. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ecFbFs5R

Happy Friday, LinkedIn! I recently had the great pleasure of presenting to Syracuse University 🍊 grad students about life at Edelman and my work as an #earnedmedia specialist. This is the second year in a row that I've been invited to speak (thanks Lisa!); here are a few reasons why this is the easiest "yes!" year after year: 1: It feels good to give back 👐 : I grew up in a small town outside of Syracuse and I know how impactful these trips are. I remember going on school trips to NYC through my high school chorus and for many students, it was their first (and maybe only) time visiting and experiencing NYC. It's really cool to be on the other side of the table as the adult sharing my lived experience. 2: It's a great personal development opportunity 🤓 : I don't consider myself a shy person, but I'll be honest — I still get butterflies 🦋 before presenting (especially to a live audience!). In the post-pandemic workplace, where there are fewer opportunities to present in-person, this is a great personal development opportunity, where I can brush up on my own skills and challenge myself to become better. 3: It's inspiring to work with emerging talent 🌟: It's so easy to be heads down in work (I'm guilty of it!) vs. taking a step back to see the big picture. Listening to students and answering their questions about PR, the evolving workplace, AI and how to get a job was incredibly grounding. I always leave these types of discussions inspired, hopeful and energized, which I am then able to bring back into the workplace. Thanks to all involved — I loved bleeding blue (and orange!) 💙 🧡 #Edelman #Syracuse #Newhouse #PR #mediarelations #communications #gradstudents #emergingtalent #earlycareer #workplace #AI #publicspeaking #personaldevelopment #giveback #payitforward CC: Lisa Kovitz Phoebe Velez Sophie Winters Braden Lynk Nikkai Mayers