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OSU arts majors interested in focusing on career readiness this Fall should join me for the first iteration of a new one hour course. "Arts Careers: Career Exploration & Development in the Arts"

It was a busy start to National Careers week yesterday. Wonderful to have the opportunity to catch up with our alumni over lunch before whisking them off to their various talks which were absolutely packed full of students. Listening to the types of questions our students asked reinforced how important it is to have younger alumni coming back to give these talks. The job market is changing rapidly impacted by factors such as AI to remote working. It is essential that our alumni are on the pulse of all these changes in order to best advise our students. #nationalcareersweek #alumniengagement #alumnitalk

🌟 Did you know that the next generation is confident in their college education paving the way to successful careers? 💬 Share your thoughts below on the role of colleges in shaping future success. 💬 #TeensAndCareers

Emerson's Merit Scholarship: A Gateway to Julie's Success! 🚀📚 Choosing the right college is about more than just prestige and price. Julie's story exemplifies how selecting a college like Emerson, where she earned a merit scholarship, can lead to exceptional educational benefits and career preparedness. This video delves into the advantages of making a calculated college choice, emphasizing scholarships and long-term value, offering insights and inspiration for students and parents navigating the college selection process. #FutureLeaders #EducationalAchievement #LampertEducationalResources #AffordCollege

This article is a testament to the hard work of my colleagues in the Center for Career Excellence! Thanks for the shout-out, St. Lawrence University!

Dear Christian school and university leader, What message does it send to students when the majority of the people serving food or cleaning the campus are black, but there are hardly any black teachers or leaders? What message does it send when the only black teachers are the football and basketball coaches? I know it's hard to find minorities willing to work in Christian schools and universities, for a whole host of reasons. But there are ways to increase black applicants.* 1) Develop relationships with black churches in the area. Meet their pastors. Take them to lunch or coffee. Build trust. Identify ways to serve these churches. Then, when you have an opening, you can call these Christian leaders and they can announce the job, post the job, and inform their networks. 2) Host a job fair at your school or university. In hosting the job fair, you can partner with other schools or universities in the area, but be sure to recruit minorities to attend. Which leads me to... 3) Recruit from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). There are Christian graduates who may be interested in openly expressing their faith while fulfilling their vocational interests. HBCUs are also producing strong graduates in the STEM fields. 4) Form a parent group comprised of parents who are interested in diversity and unity. You will have parents from all different races and backgrounds who want to participate. Even if the group is small, their network will be vast. By using this strategy I was once introduced to at least five black qualified candidates for an open middle-school principal position. 5) Pray that God will send you those kingdom minded black people who share your biblical values. Prayer works. 6) Ensure that you address possible impediments to minority flourishing that may deter black candidates or lead to low retention. This is not about simply hiring black people regardless of their qualifications. This is about contesting the narrative that says there are no qualified black leaders and teachers who love Jesus who can contribute to your school. This is about breaking down the walls of segregation that still exist in our communities. This is about being hospitable to the stranger and welcoming him or her in. This is about me. I've been working at predominantly white schools and universities for the past eight years because leaders saw the value in intentionally bringing my cultural perspective and background to their institutions. There are other men and women who God wants to use to bring light, love, and leadership to your school. Trust Him, and start taking the steps today! *These lessons also work for minorities of any ethnic background.

Another CDU Orientation Week is over! Thanks, everyone for listening to my story and other two panelists' at CDU Careers Centre this afternoon. I hope the tips we shared will help you better preparing before your academic journey begins. Once again, welcome new students to Charles Darwin University. I hope you can make the best of your time studying here. Good luck! 😀 #CDU #CDUCareersCentre #Tips #MyStory

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Honored to have Carbon Health's Mark Hyde share with us. Great insight into career fields in the healthcare industry. Mark also shared some awesome insight into what a life of success and significance looks like: -Try different things in the work field to figure out what you want to do -He checks to see if there’s anything “pressing” that he needs to do right away while working remotely -Talk to your customers/candidates as if they were your friends, it builds a stronger connection -Mark has a very flexible schedule that makes him accountable for his work, his company trusts him and knows he’ll get it done -You only limit yourself, take chances, and try something new -Ask yourself “What do I have to lose?” -Don’t be afraid to be rejected -Giving back and volunteering are important, you can change somebody's life and make a difference -Strive to do your best and build your work ethic for the better -If it’s not done with heart, it’s not worth doing. Anything worth doing is worth being done right -Always continue to learn (community classes, LinkedIn) -Don’t be afraid/worried if you end up not liking the first career you picked, move on and find something you truly enjoy, that gives you the feeling that you won’t work a day in your life -Prioritize your tasks when it comes to your life and work, make sure you are getting the “pressing” things done first, and work down the list -Build strong connections with your customers so they can trust you more and feel more comfortable around you -“Drive your own bus, to the dream life you want to live.” You will be held accountable for your own life and it’s your job to prove you are capable of being trusted -Try new things and allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone -Make the most of each day and remember to not waste your day -Start volunteering -Always strive to do your personal best and more, don’t limit your goals, and work hard -Leaving something unfinished never feels good -Find some hobbies that you are passionate about that allow you to enjoy yourself in your downtime -Don’t be afraid to ask questions -You don’t have to be the smartest person, just be the hardest working -Get to know people Prosser Career Education Center Entrepreneurship Program RISE | Regional Innovation & Startup Education

The “College to Career” initiative at Georgia State University is an institution-wide initiative that covers curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. It focuses on encouraging students to consider career goals sooner and develop an understanding of how their coursework can relate. https://ow.ly/72VG50PRaki