Margaret G.’s Post

Graduates, it's that time of year again! As you embark on this next chapter of your life, I want to share some advice that has helped me tremendously: Dream big. With dreams, all things are possible. Remember to always keep your goals in sight and work hard towards them. Best of luck on your future endeavors! #DreamBig #GraduationAdvice

At LEAP yesterday, Daniel Kaplan, Brian Bradford, and I discussed whether DEI efforts are still legal after the Students for Fair Admissions cases last summer: 1️⃣ Yes, you can still have DEI efforts as an employer 2️⃣ BUT, these efforts cannot discriminate based on a protected characteristic 3️⃣ So consider whether your programs comply with laws like Title VII ✔ Aim for inclusive programs: anyone interested in diversity can participate ✔ Improve/expand your pool of applicants for greater diversity in hiring ✔ Focus on your work environment to be an employer of choice ✔ Ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity for success

The boundaries between segments hold tremendous potential, especially for both academic and CTE dual enrollment. Allowing this to be managed and tracked at the level of students and families, and schools and colleges is critical. However, without adequate software or personal technology these type of strategic and accessible dual enrollment options and pathways are only available to a tiny fraction of the school population and have to managed with adequate human resourcing, which is difficult in budget constrained times.

Pursuing my academic heights in this great college to deserve my dreams in top multinational companies.

"Over the summer I had the opportunity to do research at Brown University. It's not an exaggeration to say it was the best summer of my life." If you've wondered what our "Artificial Intelligence for Computational Creativity" NSF Summer REU Site is like (it's a 9-week, fully-funded, summer residential program that brings students to campus to conduct original research with Brown CS faculty and grad students), check out this video from Ezra, one of our alums: https://lnkd.in/ehQpj7dc

"On the last day of our college journey, we pause to reflect on the memories made, the challenges overcome, and the friendships forged. As we bid farewell to this chapter of our lives, let's embrace the excitement of new beginnings and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Here's to the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and to the bright futures awaiting each of us. #LastDayOfCollege #NewBeginnings"

➡️ 🔎 Did you know that St. Catherine University offers not only 70 chartered clubs and organizations but 28 National Honor Society chapters and strong orientation, peer mentors, and resident advisors programs? Learn more about this featured #college on CollegeXpress! #colleges #highered #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #collegesearch #collegeadmission #exploringcolleges #students #highschoolstudents #collegestudents

This month marks the 17th anniversary of our John Hancock MLK Scholars Program, and we’re excited to welcome another outstanding group of 22 young Boston-area adults into the program. Participants, 16-18 years old, will spend their summer with us tackling meaningful job experiences right here in our corporate offices and in other community-based organizations in the city.    Since its inception in 2008, our MLK Scholars Program has invested more than $16 million to provide 6,000 young adults with meaningful job experiences. One of the primary goals of the program is to level the playing field for young people who don’t have equal access to the work experiences and networks that are key to building long-term skills, self-confidence, and financial empowerment.    The program provides guidance on career readiness and financial literacy to help participants grow as leaders in the office, the classroom, and the greater community. The program also benefits local nonprofit organizations that employ MLK Scholars, providing them with an opportunity to engage Boston’s diverse student population in potential career paths in their industries – with some students even returning as college interns and full-time hires after college.    As we welcome another group of outstanding students this year, I can’t help but think of a quote from our program’s namesake, who once said, “the function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”    I couldn’t have said it better myself.

For those graduating in May, here are a few items you may observe and the reasons they are there.