Thrive Scholars’ Post

We're thrilled to announce SteppingStone’s partnership with Concordia University St. Paul (CSP) to modernize career readiness for their students! Together, we’re leveraging Stella, our AI-powered job search assistant, to help CSP students align their skills with meaningful career opportunities. We couldn't be more grateful to collaborate with CSP on our shared mission to empower college grads to confidently launch their careers. Excited for what’s ahead! 🌟 https://hubs.ly/Q030mKy90 #CareerSuccess #AIInnovation

The choice of college goes beyond prestige and location; it's about aligning one’s educational goals with schools known for their strong outcomes in graduates’ earnings and career paths: https://hubs.la/Q02xgv1P0

Continuing my newest read, Commencement (Kate Colbert Joe Sallustio, EdD, The EdUp Experience) about the role higher education in our future. This post is about an idea discussed about what Peter Cohen(Univ of Phoenix) calls a "career university." Very interesting idea, where universities are not a one 'n done deal, but continue through the career of their graduates, including career shifts, mid-career promotions, etc. We all need different skills at different points in our lives. It is interesting that that has not been of interest by universities before now. Not talking about necessarily going back and getting another 4 year degree, or a 2-3 years masters, but instead what about a shorter term skill-specific focus?

The Fellowship Foundations series is back! This series of workshops allows students to reflect on their goals and explore all of the resources on USC’s campus and beyond. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of options for your future, each participant will create useful documents like resumes and personal statements for a variety of applications.

**2025 WSJ College Rankings Are Out!** Curious about how the latest **WSJ/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges Rankings** have reshaped the higher education landscape? At **Big Apple Admissions**, we're diving into the key takeaways from this year’s rankings—spoiler alert: Princeton holds the crown, Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit catapults it to #2, and public universities are making a comeback! In our latest article, we break down how these rankings focus on **student outcomes**, career readiness, and financial success—vital for students navigating today’s competitive college admissions process. 💼🎓 🔗 Check out our full analysis and see how these changes could impact your college decisions: https://wix.to/3jfyzfQ #CollegeRankings2025 #WSJCollegeRankings #BigAppleAdmissions #HigherEducation #CollegePrep #CareerReadiness #PublicUniversities #Entrepreneurship #StudentSuccess

In honor of National Higher Education Day, we want to share why #CollegeIsWorthIt! 🦬 People who have completed their college degree(s) are generally 16% happier, 18% healthier, and 21% more confident in their future career success. 🦬 On average, employees make 20K more annually with bachelor's degrees and 40K more with graduate degrees. Share your favorite higher education memory with us!👇 #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtahTechUniversity

What do students really think about T Levels? In January 2023, the Edge Foundation in collaboration with Professor Kevin Orr commenced a qualitative research project, taking a deep dive into the experiences and viewpoints of learners across various T Level courses. We explored their day-to-day college experiences with their course, work placements, aspirations, and their perspectives on achieving career goals post-T Level completion. https://lnkd.in/eDCRi-k8

🌧 Let me be vulnerable for a moment. 🌈 As I reflect on my journey, from the daughter of immigrants to a proud MBA holder, I am filled with immense gratitude and a sense of responsibility to share my story with other first-generation students striving to carve their own paths. My parents, both hardworking immigrants, instilled in my sister and me the transformative power of education. They believed it was the gateway to opportunities far beyond those they had access to. Despite their unwavering support, the path was not always clear or easy. I still vividly remember the anxiety of taking the Gifted and Talented test without knowing what to expect, too nervous to even ask questions. Throughout my K-12 years, I excelled academically, engaged in numerous extracurriculars, and volunteered regularly, fueled by a love for learning and overcoming challenges. However, when it came time to apply to college, economic realities bit hard—application fees alone seemed a hurdle too high at times. I set my sights on Georgetown University, undeterred by the daunting costs and the discouragement from unexpected quarters. I remember walking into my counselor's office to ask for a fee waiver voucher, only to be met with skepticism. She questioned my choice, suggesting a local community college instead. Her doubt only fueled my resolve. I insisted on applying to Georgetown, determined to prove that my aspirations were not misplaced. The joy of announcing my acceptance to Georgetown was not just a personal victory; it was a testament to my parents' belief in resilience, curiosity, and bravery. They couldn't guide me through FAFSA applications or internship searches, but they taught me to never give up. Today, with an MBA and continuous career growth, I reflect on these experiences with a desire to pay it forward. To all first-generation students out there—never underestimate your potential. Your journey will be challenging, but it will also be rewarding. Let's keep pushing boundaries, asking questions, and breaking barriers. Together, we rise. ✨ #FirstGeneration #Resilience #HigherEducation #DiversityInEducation #CareerJourney

Summer 2023 graduates! It's your turn to complete the #GraduateOutcomes survey! Take just 10 minutes today to tell us what you've been up to since graduation. Simply click the secure survey link in the email we've sent you. Like this post if you've taken the survey already. #GraduationSeason #Classof2023 #GradLife #UniversityGraduation #StudentLife #GraduationDay #FutureGraduates #StudentStories #HigherEducation

📣 Calling all 2023 BA Business Economics graduates! Share your post-graduation journey! It only takes 10 minutes 👍   The #GraduateOutcomes survey is now live, and you will have received an email asking you to complete it. If you finished your BA Business Economics course between May and August 2023, search your inbox for the survey link. Get more information at graduateoutcomes.ac.uk. #graduateoutcomes #universityofliverpool #graduatecareers  #graduateopportunities #ulms #classof2023 #graduatesuccess