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Whenever I talk with #students (like at the career fair I tabled in May), I tell them to find ways to be skilled in the #software their #industry uses. This article highlights a #design #college partnering with an animation studio to give students experience using software as well the #opportunity to hone soft skills. The CEO of that studio, Matt McClure recognizes the lack of professional #communication and collaborative experiences for college #graduates. “That lack of immersion is not a fault of higher ed and it's not a fault of the industries. It is a natural gap that comes from both places,” McClure said.

Today we attended a careers event at Broadstone Middle School where we were able to help inspire the workforce of the future to become #traffictransformers! Here at Yunex Traffic, we try to engage with a range of age groups so these young people can see what types of jobs are out there that they may never have thought about. If we can spark an interest in a career in Engineering and/or Manufacturing, then that is time well spent. 😁 (but I'd forgotten how noisy Y5-8's are! 🙉) #engineersofthefuture #learning #dressingupisworking #engineering #manufacturing

Feature Friday Semester 1 Week 6 took place on our Instagram page Friday 15th November Next up we had: BMD BMD answered the following recruitment related questions asked by our students: 1.      Tell us a little bit about your company and what you do? 2.      From what disciplines/courses are you looking to recruit from? 3.      Where can students or graduates find more information on job opportunities and how can they apply?” 4.      What does the recruitment process involve i.e. types of interview/assessments etc? 5.      What are the core skills you look for in a graduate? 6.      If you could give an applicant one piece of advice, what would it be? 7.      Do you offer hybrid-working opportunities? 8.      SETU Waterford has a Peer Mentoring program where students volunteer to help incoming first years with the transition into University. If a student volunteered as a Peer Mentor would that make them more employable and how?

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The Building Advancement Externship was developed by the AGC MA Workforce Development Task Force, and we had the pleasure of working with them this past Summer on a video to help promote the program! The goal was to share the value that the BAE provides, and the experience that participants can expect. We attended various events throughout that week capturing interviews as well as some of the exciting things the BAE has to offer. In the end, we produced this video as well as a 30-second promo for their use in marketing and outreach for the 2025 program! Enjoy, and let us know what you think in the comments. Focus Forward Media, Inc. #videoproduction #creativeagency #videoproductioncompany #bostonbusiness #rhodeislandbusiness #constructionindustry

Starting your career journey can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why I’m excited to introduce CareerVault by VE for Students—a powerful platform designed to help you stay organized, showcase your strengths, and take control of your future. With CareerVault, you can: ✅ Organize Your Materials: Keep your resume, cover letters, scholarship essays, and transcripts in one place—always ready when opportunities arise. ✅ Showcase Your Best Self: Highlight your top skills, values, and achievements in a personalized career dashboard. ✅ Stay Prepared: Easily create and send application packets to schools, internships, or employers with just a few clicks. ✅ Set Yourself Apart: Align your academic and career goals with tools designed to showcase what makes you unique. Whether you’re applying for scholarships, internships, or that first job, CareerVault makes it simple to put your best foot forward and stand out. We’re launching soon, and I’d love for you to be among the first to experience it. Sign up for the waitlist today and take the first step toward building your dream future! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gm2vFxPM Your future is worth the investment—let CareerVault be your guide. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—I’d love to help you get started!

🎧 The OIG Roundtable: Episode 77: The Inordinate Value of Interns Eric, Wade and Matt discuss the important role interns can have in an #SIU or similar organization. The value of educating and training a potential hire can't be stressed enough. Knowing your best candidates from a months' long "interview" can mean great future success for that person as well as the unit. https://lnkd.in/gveHZmmT #HealthcarePodcast #HealthcareTraining #SIU #SpecialInvestigationUnit #HealthcareInsights

Feature Friday Semester 1 Week 6 took place on our Instagram page Friday 15th November Next up we had: SABIS SABIS answered the following recruitment related questions asked by our students: 1.      Tell us a little bit about your company and what you do? 2.      From what disciplines/courses are you looking to recruit from? 3.      Where can students or graduates find more information on job opportunities and how can they apply?” 4.      What does the recruitment process involve i.e. types of interview/assessments etc? 5.      What are the core skills you look for in a graduate? 6.      If you could give an applicant one piece of advice, what would it be? 7.      Do you offer hybrid-working opportunities? 8.      SETU Waterford has a Peer Mentoring program where students volunteer to help incoming first years with the transition into University. If a student volunteered as a Peer Mentor would that make them more employable and how?

We had the pleasure of hosting Sarper Nalçacı, one of our 2018 graduates, on May 15, 2024, in collaboration with the MAT 117: Introduction to Mathematical Engineering and Ethics, and DAN 102: Entrepreneurship and Career Counseling courses. It was an extremely productive and enlightening conversation. We would like to express our gratitude to our valuable graduate, who constantly supports our department and shares his experiences with our students. Additionally, we extend our thanks to our student, Kadir Eken, for his support during the organization process. #MathematicalEngineering #ITU #INGBelgium

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