▶ Excited to share this video featuring the incredible Stacia Maynard , who brings insights from the NACE conference. Two powerful takeaways she mentions I encourage you to do your own research on: 1️⃣ Restorative Practices: which can significantly benefit you college career centers by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances student engagement and overall well-being. 2️⃣ "Yes, And" Concept: No matter what someone says to you, even if it's negative, you reply with "yes, and." This simple phrase can steer the conversation in a positive direction and allow you to add additional thoughts. 💡 Stacia highlights how reframing discussions around skills vs. degrees can benefit both students and employers. Instead of viewing these elements as opposing forces, adopting a "yes, and" approach can address the diverse needs of learners. Yes, traditional degrees provide structured learning and foundational knowledge And, practical skills gained through internships, projects, and real-world experiences are crucial in bridging the gap between theory and application.
Stacia Maynard
2mo
Hadiya, What a great way to expose some of the meaningful conversations at the NACE Conference. I hope we can continue to dismantle the notion of skills vs. degrees and instead package it as skills and degrees. Thank you for sharing these insights and fostering such important discussions.
Loving this “yes and” concept and highlighting making the connection between degrees and skills and not pitting them against each other to help students be successful. Fabulous!!! 💓
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2moI love this! Miss you both!