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Learning is richer when we learn together. 📚 Here at The Catholic University of America-Tucson, collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We believe in the power of students coming together to discuss, interact, and learn from one another. It's in this shared journey that the true magic of education happens. #TucsonBusinessCommunity #LocalCollaboration #SupportLocalBusinesses #PartnershipMatters #TucsonPride #CommunityDrivenEducation #StudentOpportunities #BusinessNetworking #CareerDevelopment #InternshipProgram #LocalEconomy #BuildingConnections #TucsonLeadership #EducationForAll

Wise words from my 13 year old! The spotlight was firmly on UK A level results yesterday, and with my mum hat on, I was celebrating the achievement of my eldest and her acceptance to university. However, with my DEI hat on, I'm acutely aware of the focus on grades, without any way to measure 'tenacity' or privilege that provides the environment for academic attainment. For sure my daughter worked consistently hard. She also had:  - a stable and nuturing family to come home to - no periods of absence - no physical or mental health struggles - no 'adult' responsibilities  - a school that ensured the curriculum was covered, that didn't face disruption, disjointed supply teaching, or classroom distractions - a positive circle of friends who encouraged each other. Wouldn't it be enlightening to have a 'tenacity factor' which was a multiplier to the raw exam results, as a measure of true achievement. Have this in mind as you recruit, shortlist, or otherwise decide who to back, as it is truly those who have shown tenacity, who will go furthest in life, if given an opportunity with an apprenticeship, angel funding, work experience, mentoring or otherwise a door opened. You'll find it is those people with greatest tenacity who will be strongest by your side as you ride the scale up rollercoaster! #RewardEffort #Attitude #SchoolLeavers #Inclusion #Privilege

It's an exciting time to be in the education industry now that schools are FINALLY addressing the ROI of education by incorporating CAREER EXPLORATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT into their core classes and programs. If students don't see a viable roadmap for themselves, feel able to achieve bigger opportunities in life, let alone equity, many question WHY bother with advanced education. Exploring Your Potential (EYP) is proud to work with schools that prioritize whole student development. Like @LanderUniversity. 50% don't have a plan. But with EYP 90 % do. Here @HalleMichael one of our favorite recent students beautifully articulates how this focused training layer helped her build resilience, longer term goals, social support, leadership and materialize her entrepreneurial aspirations. "EYP encourages you to grow outward, by looking inward." If you know or work with a school that could use support in building confidence, clarity, focus, and direction with their students, please get in touch! #LanderUniversity #workforcereadiness #highered #AACSB #undergradbizschool #businesseducation #studentoutcomes #economicequity

Take a look at the information below to see who I've found! These are some familiar faces from our UNB Saint John MBA Program. 😉 #UNB #SaintJohn #MBA #Students #opportunities #Community #Powerourfuture

The Career Launch team is headed to the annual Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) conference in Washington D.C. next week! We'll be speaking on September 11 about best practices on measuring students' career readiness and ways to integrate social capital curriculum within your programming--in high schools, community colleges, or four-year institutions. #trio #strategicsocialcapital #equity

The CORE Mentorship program at #UofG is lighting the path for Black and racialized students by pairing them with Black or racialized alumni, staff, and faculty members, promoting community building, academic success, and career readiness. Read more about the CORE Mentorship program here: https://bit.ly/3UvadYd

Want to find out what innovative #K12 schools have been up to this year? The Canopy Report is out! Every year, schools nominated to the project share the practices they’re implementing in a survey. Here’s their findings that “investigate the ways schools are designed, how their efforts impact young people, and what support they need to be successful.” https://bit.ly/3FbGIlm #equity #studentcenteredlearning Transcend Center on Reinventing Public Education

What an incredible week! My cup is full of energy and excitement for all of the amazing work in the city related to work integrated learning, experiential learning, student talent, strategic partnerships, and community building. Here's why: ✔ It started with a wonderful, engaging, and insightful lunch conversation with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), one of the post-secondary partners of TalentED YYC. We had a great discussion about community building, and it was a very positive, forward-looking chat. ✔ The grand opening of the Open Learning Lab (OLL)! TalentED YYC is proud to be a Sponsor and Community Partner of the OLL David J. Finch, PhD and of the synergies between some of TalentED YYC's post-secondary partners Bow Valley College, University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, Alberta University of the Arts. I had amazing conversations with industry and students. You could feel the energy, excitement, and desire to have meaningful opportunities for all stakeholders. A panelist suggested that Calgary should not have the goal of being the "best in the world" but to be "the best for the world." ✔ Bow Valley College's TechTalent event celebrating the launch of Apprenticeship-Style work integrated learning in their Software Development and Digital Design diploma programs. As I was involved in the initial planning of this new WIL type, it was exciting to see it come to fruition. It was also exciting to see so many employers come to the table looking for student talent and believing in the incredible benefits students offer to employers. Dan Olesen Veronica Mendoza Derek Lemieux ✔ Wrapping up with a catch-up with former colleagues about all things work integrated learning, career development, and student talent. It is an EXCITING time to be in this space in Calgary; I am very hopeful when I think about the future of WIL and talent in the city. #talentedyyc #communitybuilding #yyc #talent #calgary #communitylearning #students #transforminglearning

Did you know that Tyson Foods provides tuition-free education to employees? This is becoming the norm and preferred way to attract and retain employees - from manufacturing, food service, retail, financial services, AND healthcare. Equitable and accessible education and skilling is vital to talent development, innovative company culture, and business impact. Does your workplace offer tuition-free education? Watch the video below for a view into the life-changing and business impacts for this commitment. ⤵

If you are thinking about changing your career and want to know more about a future in financial services take a look at what St. James’s Place academy graduates have to say about their journeys so far… #changingcareers #financialadvisers #financialplanning