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At R-MA, we emphasize career planning. This helps our students feel empowered, allowing them to select their high school courses strategically. Students can prioritize subjects directly instead of a scattered approach, feeding into their future goals.🎓 Learn more in our latest blog post: https://hubs.li/Q02tHV2x0

Mariannie Matos led a great panel as the Head Director of Academic and Professional Affairs. Big thanks to the panelists for collaborating with us on this program. The guest alumni Hong Huang, MBA Chelsea Lewis, MA, PHR Lauren Valentine Nerissa George, DrPH, MPH offered great advice for career pivots, interviews, and life after UAlbany. Some of my biggest takeaways were: 1) Resumes (and cover letters) should be tailored to the specific job you are applying to. Same with extracurriculars and experience. It is important to explain what skills you have acquired and how they can help you in your transition to a new job. 2) Alongside with Takeaway #1, a better candidate is someone who can sell themselves to the interviewer. This can be by having an elevator pitch prepared that explains what acquired skills will help you, researching the company, and highlighting accomplishments/promotions you have received while working with other companies during your time there. 3) It is okay to take pivots and not have it all figured out even when you think you do. The best way to see what career you will love, is to experience what there is to offer in the world rather than limit yourself to the professions you were exposed to. A good evaluation is to inquire the day-to-day descriptions of the intended careers and see if these align with your interests. It’s okay to go to go back to school for higher education programs when undergrad is over; however, it is also okay to return to school at a later time and spend time after graduation building up job performance skills. 4) Every one moves at different places in life and it is hard not to want to compare yourself to the next person. It may be better if you do not though, as it’s important to stay mindful that you are completing a marathon at your own pace and that you will make it to your goals!

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🌟 Exciting news! 🌟  Check out our latest Beyond the Classroom series video featuring Jamaiya Valenzuela, Senior Learning Coach at AOL Toronto. Learn about her experiences and get inspired by her insights on student success. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! 🎥✨  National Association of Career Colleges Career Colleges Ontario Gale Force Wins  #BeyondTheClassroom #AOLToronto #StudentSuccess #CareerPlacement

For any employers looking for funding to assist with Co-op placements (in Canada) check out the link below! JACOB Lolarga - Career Ready (SWPP) has all your answers!

July 31 is the final program overview session for Black Woman Leading. If you are responsible for developing future leaders at your organization, these programs are imperative. Details below from Laura E. Knights, LCSW.

There are two schools of thought. One, the one I come from, believes that longevity truly is beneficial to the employee and the organization. This school of thought supports working in the same company/venture/idea for years or even decades together. This helps us build resilience, develop meaningful workplace connections, and explore multi-disciplinary skillsets. In other words, we're not 'tied to a company', but we're dedicated to the vision of something bigger than ourselves. The other school of thought is getting paid 4X my current CTC with half my experience in their 12th job in 3 years. FML.

How would the world be different if everyone was fulfilled at work? What if people found the right path for themselves sooner, and once they found it, accelerated their ability to be successful in their new field? In today's reality, the gap between education and the modern workforce is wide and needs to narrow substantially to prepare today's youth for tomorrow's workforce. This is one of the reasons for our recent acquisition of the Teacher Career Coach ®.

The Podium 2.0: Elevate Your Future! The Podium 2.0 is your launchpad to a successful and fulfilling career! This cutting-edge program is designed to meet the critical needs of job placement, career development, and academic excellence. By joining The Podium 2.0, you'll step into a dynamic ecosystem that empowers you to reach your full potential and make a positive impact on society. What’s in it for you? The Podium 2.0 bridges the gap between education and employment with a blend of targeted training, personalized career guidance, and comprehensive academic support. Our mission is to create an exciting environment where you can thrive both professionally and academically. Join Us and Make an Impact: The Podium 2.0 aims to: Reduce Unemployment: Secure your dream job and contribute to lowering unemployment rates. Ready to take the next step towards an amazing future? The Podium 2.0 is here to propel you to new heights. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your career. Elevate your future. Empower yourself. Join The Podium 2.0. Follow us on IG to stay updated by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/eU3SK-Wg

To sustain career pathways work, Career Technical Education (CTE) leaders must leverage existing funds as well as identify new funding streams to support the work for the long term. During the New Skills for Youth (NSFY) initiative, supported by national partners Advance CTE and Education Strategy Group and funded by JPMorganChase, state leaders leveraged Perkins V funding, incorporated initiatives into state budgets, secured private funding, and better aligned funding with program approval processes. Read more about how the six NSFY sites (Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin) featured in Moving Career Pathways Forward: Learning From the New Skills for Youth Initiative have braided funding to sustain their career pathways work here: https://lnkd.in/ey7u-y8E