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Thank you, Jeffrey, for the great post! Attention Indiana employers: The Indiana Economic Development Corporation Workforce & Talent Team is excited to launch the IEDC Micro-Internship Pilot Program. This initiative supports the early career hiring needs of Indiana companies, providing an innovative way to recruit students and recent graduates from all Indiana colleges and universities at no cost to your organization. This program will benefit early stage, small, medium, large, existing, expanding, and new companies in Indiana. The foundation of this program are Micro-Internships, short-term, project-based work experiences that typically require between 10 and 40 hours of work by the student. While our students are excited to demonstrate their skills as they complete these assignments, you gain a flexible, low-risk way to build a strong early career talent pipeline. Through this program, Indiana employers can: -Lift their employer brand with students across Indiana universities and colleges -Highlight the exciting roles and growth paths at your company -Create a future-ready early career hiring pipeline -Showcase the rewarding careers available within Indiana The IEDC Micro-Internship Pilot Program is open to Indiana employers and students or recent graduates from all post-secondary institutions across Indiana, available while funding lasts. To learn more, you're invited to participate in an informational webinar on Thursday, September 12th at Noon EDT / 11:00 AM CDT. Register at https://lnkd.in/gTv4BDrq We’ll cover how to maximize this opportunity to enhance your recruitment strategy and build a stronger talent pipeline. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn how Micro-Internships can make a significant impact on your hiring process. Indiana Commission for Higher Education Independent Colleges of Indiana Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) Indiana Department of Workforce Development #TeamIndiana #WorkforceDevelopment

Last week, I had the privilege of sharing the Office of Experiential Learning's work at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business during Pearson Higher Education's "From Classroom to Career" event. Did you know that nearly 50% of students get most of their career advice from their parents? Experiential learning can help! According to the Student Voice survey, 55% of students who participated in experiential learning, including internships, realized they wanted a career in that field. Are you interested in leading students towards a career you love? Contact us, and we can help you develop an experiential learning project to engage our undergraduate, master's, and MBA students! Let's help our students find their true calling. Source: https://lnkd.in/eV8nMYff #ExperientialLearning

Welcome to Another Week of Growth 📈 Undergraduate students - especially those in your first and second years - here's food for thought as you continue your educational journey. One thing you should remember is that while your CGPA is important, it doesn't wholly define your potential. A solid CGPA demonstrates commitment, the ability to meet deadlines, and handle pressure—key skills for any career. Equally important is using this time to explore and define your interests. 📍Why Your Academic Standing Matters ✔️ A strong CGPA opens doors to top internships, graduate programs, job opportunities with your dream companies and further studies in top schools. 📍Beyond Books, Forge Your Own Path Too ✔ Seek Opportunities to Self-Discover through volunteering, joining campus clubs, diverse internships and online courses. ✔ Build Your Network by attending events to meet mentors and make meaningful connections. Join groups and associations relevant to your interests Seizing these opportunities helps you uncover hidden passions and talents, giving your future career an exciting headstart and making you a well-rounded competitor in the job market. The future you will thank you. 💪🏾 Repost and share to benefit an undergrad!

Why is it so important to educate students about degree apprenticeships and internships? 🎓 Last night, I hosted an Instagram Live with Not Going To Uni, Joana Anderson Reyes (current Google apprentice) and Isha Ahmed (current architecture apprentice) We had 80+ people join us! 💭We tackled the myths around apprenticeships and internships, sharing real experiences and practical tips! 🤔Why is this important? Because educating students about their options empowers them to make informed decisions and opens doors to opportunities they might not have considered. Myths should not stop students from looking into different career paths. Missed it? DM me and I will send link to live recording Let’s keep spreading knowledge and breaking down barriers! 🌟 #ibm #google #interns #apprentice #education

Dartmouth College undergraduate students interested in internships, research experiences, and other opportunities over the winter term, the Center for Professional Development's winter 2024 funding application is now open! Students may apply for up to $5,000. Deadline: 10/23 at 9 a.m. EST. Preference is given to students who have been offered an unpaid or low-paying internship, research experience, or other opportunity. Common costs offset by CPD funding include rent/housing, transportation, meals/groceries, and reasonable items necessary for the successful completion of the opportunity. To apply for funding from the CPD, applicants must be currently enrolled Dartmouth students and enrolled at least one term following the internship. More information and application here: https://bit.ly/3B8GTPI. Questions? Want help with an application? Read this: https://bit.ly/3TycReo then make an appt with a CPD Career Coach here: https://bit.ly/3TDRisR.

#LSE Just academics is not enough. Internships and Certification from the industry can get you inside the best schools. Just technical is not enough. Commercial + Technical will help you build both product and business. Just the degree is not enough. Empathy, Compassion, Gratitude, Nation Building and Giving back to society is the purpose of education.

Last week, the American Opportunity Index released a first-of-a-kind ranking of the top 50 employers that can offer recent high school graduates with the best pathway to a sustaining career and increased compensation. As traditional colleges falter in an evolving education and employment landscape, more Gen Z & Gen A are realizing the viability of jumping directly from high school to career training. And many brands are catching on, offering young employees a more flexible, and reactive education and training curriculum - one that not only leaves young people without debt, but also provides a much better chance of full time employment. 💡 One example? AT&T offering young people nano degree certifications, virtual internships, GEDs, and an internship program specifically for students from unique backgrounds and underrepresented communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEAYkbAm

#LSE Just academics is not enough. Internships and Certification from the industry can get you inside the best schools. Just technical is not enough. Commercial + Technical will help you build both product and business. Just the degree is not enough. Empathy, Compassion, Gratitude, Nation Building and Giving back to society is the purpose of education.

Last week, the Advisory Council was back on campus. It was great to reconnect with so many students and meet many more for the first time. We can’t wait to be back in September. If you’re a student, why should you care? 1)    Industry insights – Your academic and experiential opportunities at UF are top notch. Through the Council, you also have access to industry leaders who want to support you, and who want to share their knowledge with you. 2)    Vision for the future – You will help shape the future of the advertising industry. Why not talk to professionals who are shaping it today? 3)    Mentoring – Council members travel to Gainesville each spring and fall because we want to have those real-world, real-time interactions with you. And, we’re all also very ready to connect with you virtually throughout the year. 4)    Internships – This is where you can jumpstart your career, but competition can be fierce. Why not leverage your Council connections to give yourself a competitive advantage? 5)    Jobs – We can help you hone your interview skills and build your professional network. And if we actually know you personally, we can even be a reference for you. We are here for you. If you have questions, please reach out. You can find our individual contact info on the department website (https://lnkd.in/evSNhSuP). Or, post your questions to the whole council right here on our LinkedIn page.

Never let your university or college name define you. I have seen so many students who are insecure about their university or college they have graduated from. They carry this insecurity for many years. A 3 hour exam with 180 multiple choice questions cannot define you as a person. The grad school application process and the university where you get in, cannot define you as a person. Human potential is way higher than that. A top university or college can open doors for you. But what happens after that door opens is entirely upto the hardwork you put in. That hardwork is independent of the college or university. If you are reading this: keep working hard, keep working on projects, internships, research publications. It does not matter in the long run which college you belong to. Human potential is way higher than a rank given based on fixed metrics.