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Work-Life Balance Isn't the Point
Work-Life Balance Isn't the Point
Work-Life Balance Isn't the Point

This article provides recommendations to support employees in maintaining work-life effectiveness.
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Why Higher Ed and Business Need to Work Together
Why Higher Ed and Business Need to Work Together
Why Higher Ed and Business Need to Work Together

Michael D. King writing for the Harvard Business Review, explains how workforce skills and requirements have changed, "There are jobs today that didn’t exist 10 years ago". King makes the case for business and higher education to work together to produce a better prepared workforce.
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The Biggest Hurdles Recent Graduates Face Entering the Workplace
The Biggest Hurdles Recent Graduates Face Entering the Workplace
The Biggest Hurdles Recent Graduates Face Entering the Workplace

Andy Molinsky and Sheila Pisman, writing for the Harvard Business Review, share several hurdles that graduates often encounter during the transition from school to work.
Reports
Increasing College Opportunity for Low-Income Students
Increasing College Opportunity for Low-Income Students
Increasing College Opportunity for Low-Income Students

This 47-page report discusses barriers to increase college access for low-income students and promising actions to expand access.
Reports
Education Pays
Education Pays
Education Pays

This report from the College Board discusses the economic benefits of advanced education, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources.
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Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness
Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness
Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness

Resources to understanding federal loan forgiveness and the types of forgiveness that are available.
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9 Tips for a Healthy Business Partnership That You Won’t Learn in Business School
9 Tips for a Healthy Business Partnership That You Won’t Learn in Business School
9 Tips for a Healthy Business Partnership That You Won’t Learn in Business School

This article delivers easy-to-implement tips to support business partnerships.
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Should I Get a Master's Degree?
Should I Get a Master's Degree?
Should I Get a Master's Degree?

The U.S. Department of Labor provides data and information on wage increases linked to master's degrees as well as questions to consider before deciding on graduate school.
Reports
College Enrollment and Work Activity of Recent High School and College Graduates
College Enrollment and Work Activity of Recent High School and College Graduates
College Enrollment and Work Activity of Recent High School and College Graduates

The U.S. Department of Labor summarizes the college enrollment and work activity of recent high school and college graduates.
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The California Department of Education - Career Technical Education Model Curriculum (CTE) Standards
The California Department of Education - Career Technical Education Model Curriculum (CTE) Standards
The California Department of Education - Career Technical Education Model Curriculum (CTE) Standards

The California Department of Education (CDE) details CTE curriculum standards as well as a variety of additional CTE resources.
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Coursera - Online Courses
Coursera - Online Courses
Coursera - Online Courses

Coursera provides free online courses to help students and adults advance their careers and personal knowledge.
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edX Online Courses
edX Online Courses
edX Online Courses

EdX provides free online courses to help students and adults advance their careers and personal knowledge.
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Five Tips for Marketing to College Students
Five Tips for Marketing to College Students
Five Tips for Marketing to College Students

Geoff Williams presents 5 tips on how to market to college students, reaching the 18-25 age group.
Best Practices
Employers, Students Benefit from High School Internships
Employers, Students Benefit from High School Internships
Employers, Students Benefit from High School Internships

This article is about career development activities, such as internships and volunteering. These experiences are becoming increasingly important for high school students who want to get into better colleges and find future employment.
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Career Advice from The Muse Website
Career Advice from The Muse Website
Career Advice from The Muse Website

The Muse highlights a variety of resources from experts related to common career questions.
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5 Tips for Training New Hires
5 Tips for Training New Hires
5 Tips for Training New Hires

This article discusses tips for employers to support and train new hires.
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TIPS: Training Interns and Partnering for Success
TIPS: Training Interns and Partnering for Success
TIPS: Training Interns and Partnering for Success

The TIPS program shows employers the benefits of hosting student interns by marketing their business to youth - to help improve and employ tomorrow's workforce.
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How to Start a Business in Middle School
How to Start a Business in Middle School
How to Start a Business in Middle School

Many teens dream of money and they always wonder what the best way is: to make their own business of course! Learn more about it in this article.
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Good News Liberal-Arts Majors: Your Peers Probably Won’t Outearn You Forever
Good News Liberal-Arts Majors: Your Peers Probably Won’t Outearn You Forever
Good News Liberal-Arts Majors: Your Peers Probably Won’t Outearn You Forever

This article from The Wall Street Journal discusses the benefits of a liberal arts education, which is often associated with self-exploration versus more career-focused majors.
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Best Beginnings Activities and Resources
Best Beginnings Activities and Resources
Best Beginnings Activities and Resources

Best Beginnings discusses the importance of children's first five years, provides activities and resources for parents and educators to support whole child development, and identifies steps community members and businesses can take to support early child development.
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Growing Readers
Growing Readers
Growing Readers

Best Beginnings provides early literacy resources to encourage parents and caregivers to read with their children to prepare them for Kindergarten.
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The California Department of Education - Common Core State Standards
The California Department of Education - Common Core State Standards
The California Department of Education - Common Core State Standards

The California Department of Education (CDE) describes the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and provides resources for teachers, administrators, students and parents, higher education, and community partners (see various tabs under the Resources subsection).
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What Are the Benefits of Public Education & Business Partnerships?
What Are the Benefits of Public Education & Business Partnerships?
What Are the Benefits of Public Education & Business Partnerships?

Lisa McQuerrey discusses the benefits of public schools partnering with businesses to improve student outcomes and better prepare the future workforce.
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9 Tips for Successful Business School and Industry Partnerships
9 Tips for Successful Business School and Industry Partnerships
9 Tips for Successful Business School and Industry Partnerships

Business school and industry partnerships can support issues companies are currently facing and can better prepare students and faculty to tackle real-world challenges.