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IndustryWeek
May 16, 2012
Jill Jusko |
Training the Manufacturing Workforce: Don't Go It Alone With a skilled production workforce in short supply, manufacturers are stepping up, stepping in and collaborating with training partners to develop curricula that meet their recruiting needs.   |
National Defense
May 2010
Dale W. Church |
Defense Needs More Acquisition Professionals, But it Should Only Hire Those Who Are Qualified The Defense Department announced it plans to hire 20,000 additional professionals. This goal is quantitatively overly ambitious and misses the requirement that these new hires be well qualified. |
IndustryWeek
October 19, 2011 |
High Unemployment and Few Qualified Candidates? It's a Teachable Moment Bayer MaterialScience's efforts to promote STEM education are elementary - and much more. |
Financial Advisor
July 2006
David L. Lawrence |
How To Hire The Perfect Employee Look at why you want to hire someone -- and what job they'll do. |
Financial Advisor
September 2008
David Welling |
Manning Positions The recent success of the independent advisor industry is also the source of one of its greatest challenges. Managing this continued growth can be challenging. |
Job Journal
February 21, 2010
Peter Weddle |
Qualified isn't Enough Given the number of unemployed in contrasts to job openings, many employers are now able to hire above-average talent. In today's competitive job market the talented are being siphoned out while the mediocre employees are getting left behind. |
CIO
July 25, 2013 |
How to Foster an IT Youth Movement These CIOs are engaging the next generation of IT workers with programs that energize, inspire and educate young students about the real world of IT. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2008
Paige Palmer |
Personnel Assets To recruit and retain talented professionals, commercial real estate companies must recognize that employees are one of their most valuable assets. |
T.H.E. Journal
January 2005
Hawkins Gonzales & Miller Nelson |
Learner-Centered Instruction Promotes Student Success Northface University prepares its computer science students for the workplace with real-world projects. |
T.H.E. Journal
July 2007
Geoffrey H. Fletcher |
Curriculum-Based Reform :: An Eye on the Future Employers say that US schools are not teaching students the skills they must have for the 21st-century workplace. What may be needed is a sweeping change in how we think about curriculum. |
Entrepreneur
February 2007 |
Leading Edge Running a company takes more than just business skills. |
Job Journal
February 15, 2004
Bob Rosner |
WORKING WOUNDED: Steering Toward a Job Offer Understanding an employer's screening process can help.To improve your survival odds. Included in this article are the four hiring stages used by most companies, and what you need to know to survive each. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 18, 2009
Ruth Reynard |
The Suitability of Technology-based Education for Skills Development Skill development now refers not only to specific technical skills for specific vocations but to the development of workplace skills (or competencies) and personal development skills as well. |
Job Journal
December 26, 2010 |
Find Your Future Career Training School In most areas, vocational courses have been totally retooled for the 21st century. |
Entrepreneur
April 2006
Mark Henricks |
Can't Tech It Anymore Why are so many entrepreneurs struggling to find qualified tech employees? |
Financial Planning
November 1, 2012
Craig Pfeiffer |
Developing New Talent: Better Approach Needed for Training Advisors The profession needs a new training model that attracts and develops the next generation of advisors. |
Investment Advisor
January 1, 2011
Megan Malone |
The New School Today's financial planning graduates bring more than just an education. |
T.H.E. Journal
February 2003
Sylvia Charp |
Engaging the Tech-Savvy Generation It's the job of every educator to use all technological resources available to keep students engaged in the classroom. But a true tech-savvy educator is continually learning from his or her students. |
Job Journal
September 22, 2013 |
Capitalize on New Skills More Quickly with New Programs in Online Education If you don't have the time or money to go back to school you can complete many free online education courses just by watching 10-minute video clips. Take 5 minutes to learn more about the amazing improvements in virtual classrooms. |
Job Journal
May 4, 2008
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Americans' Declining Job Readiness America is failing at the job of preparing students for the workplace. |
T.H.E. Journal
November 2000 |
A Space Odyssey in 2001 Students in grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to create solutions to real space exploration challenges through the fifth annual Space Day. Space Day, which will be observed on May 3, 2001, celebrates the achievements and opportunities of space exploration... |
T.H.E. Journal
June 2003
Mona Westhaver |
Learning to Learn: The Best Strategy for Overall Student Achievement State and local funding for schools is decreasing. Learning to learn -- helping students develop thinking skills, learning skills and, most importantly, a passion for learning -- is the solution that will have the most long-term and widespread impact. |
Geotimes
February 2004
Edward C. Roy Jr. |
Assessing Earth Science in Texas In Texas, a group of geoscientists is fighting to restore earth science to the core curriculum of the state's high schools. |
T.H.E. Journal
July 2004
Gale Cooley |
Professional Development: Westside School Celebrates the Successful Infusion of Technology into State Curriculum Westside School has just finished having a successful "Technology Celebration" that indicated how they are infusing technology into the Tennessee state curriculum by showcasing student demonstrations and projects. |
Job Journal
October 21, 2007
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Training is Employers' Responsibility Rapidly evolving technology requires expansion of on-the-job training. |
Food Engineering
August 1, 2008
Kevin T. Higgins |
Training: The Ultimate Plant Optimization Tool Degreed engineers certainly are needed, but the need for technically savvy operators and maintenance professionals is even greater. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 14, 2009
David Nagel |
Study: Games, Video Improve Preschooler Literacy A new study has shown that educational videos and interactive games can have a positive impact on preschooler literacy when incorporated into the curriculum in a classroom setting. |
BusinessWeek
May 22, 2006
Nanette Byrnes |
Get `Em While They're Young Forget college. Business is starting its talent hunt one step earlier: high school. |
T.H.E. Journal
November 2005
Mark Erb |
The Power of Digital Integration A small-town district prepares its high school students for the future by implementing a 1-to-1 laptop program with digital communications tools. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 2003
Styron & Disher |
Improving School Performance and Career Preparation With a Wireless Computer Lab Two years ago, a high school in Louisiana purchased a mobile wireless computer lab with grant funds from the state. This lab not only helped improve the writing and research skills of the school's ninth-grade students, but also improved its overall performance score to among the state's highest. |
Registered Rep.
March 18, 2013
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
Getting the Most Bang for Your Tuition Bucks Many students and parents don't have the resources to benchmark colleges against one another, but the government has unveiled an online College Scorecard, which will allow families to compare schools based on simple criteria. |
T.H.E. Journal
June 2002
Anne Marie Urevick |
Philadelphia Students Gain Real-World Experience From Web and Graphics Design Curriculum The Cisco Networking Academy Program combines theoretical and applied learning to teach students how to build and maintain computer networks and design Web sites. These classes have created a successful learning environment where students arrive early, stay late and love to work. |
Job Journal
February 5, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Team Players Are a Step Ahead In the job interview, most interviewers never mention the words "team" or "teamwork," but it remains an essential trait of the ideal employee. |
T.H.E. Journal
June 2008
Matt Villano |
Which Side Are You On? In the debate over how to best prepare students for the global economy, some favor teaching practical technology know-how; others argue for abstract cognitive skills. The answer may be a balance of both. |
Job Journal
August 8, 2010
Peggy Klaus |
Communication Breakdown Employees who master the nuances of human interaction have the inside track on job security and career success. Unfortunately, most college students get very little assistance in developing the communication skills essential to compete in the real world. |
FDIC FYI
September 22, 2004 |
Delivery Systems for Financial Education in Theory and Practice This update on emerging issues in banking makes it clear that financial education is crucial given today's financial environment. However, deciding to offer a program is but the first step on a long journey toward instilling true financial education. |
T.H.E. Journal
January 2001
Linda Kantor Goodwin |
FedEx Technology Camp - Preparing Students for the Next Generation This consisted of free, one-day camps for middle school students throughout the country. The two goals of the Technology Camp pilot program were to give back to the community and to prepare youth for an e-future... |
Job Journal
July 22, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Employers Seek Soft Skills Demand is rising for job candidates with a strong set of `soft' skills. |
