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Engaging First-Gen Students On Campus

First-gen students may not know all the opportunities available and ways to get support while in college. As a faculty/staff member who supports students, you can help these students not be left behind and ensure they reach their career goals …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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First-Generation College Student Career Barriers (and How to Overcome Them)

I was a first-generation college student, and while I’ve held numerous jobs over the past decade, the struggles that began in college still have a lasting effect on me today. Unfortunately, many of the issues we first-generation college students (or …

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5 Effective Teaching Strategies for Engaging with Students, According to a Former Teacher

Think about your favorite teacher from when you were a kid or even an adult: What made them so special? Maybe their lessons were always fun, or you excelled at their assignments because their teaching strategies were so seamless. Maybe …

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How to Become a Successful Teacher

Jack Wieczorek

To be a successful teacher can mean many things – most of the time it’s the question of the right personality, others times it’s good habits and a willingness to work hard to achieve one’s goals. There are, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to talk to high school students about career readiness

As a secondary teacher or counselor in Louisiana, you may be wondering how to talk to your students about their career plans and ensure they’re thinking about their career readiness early on. To get started, read this article with ideas …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Prepare for your medical or healthcare career

With programs for elementary students through college students, Medical Physician Preparation (MPP) Academy will help students prepare for their career in medicine or healthcare!

Educators: Click here to schedule a meeting with to discuss activities that work best for your …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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8 Reasons Students Need Technology in the Classroom

Technology continues to have a profound impact on today’s students, allowing students across the globe to compete on equal footing and to broaden their horizons like never before. With the help of technology, the ever-changing needs of modern learners are …

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7 Ways to Use Modern Technology to Connect Students with Career Services

Technology has made leaps and bounds in the last few decades. Faster than you learn new hashtags and update resources for incoming students, they’re on to the next social trend.

Educational institutions have done their best to keep up with …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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