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3 Ways Trade Employers Can Help Workers Advance Their Skills

Finding ways to help your employees gain industry skills is key for any business to stay competitive. Whether it’s through formal training or informal mentoring, employers have many options at their disposal.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the …

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Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT to Write Your College and Grad School Admissions Essays

We’ve been covering the unfolding story of the use of artificial intelligence in education, as well as in various industries, so if you want to catch up you should check out our two-part entry on its effects on education. …

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How to Land a College Internship

Securing a college internship is one of the most effective ways for students to build their career foundation. Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, access to industry professionals, and the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This guide …

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Working Fathers, Including CEOs, Want Work/Life Balance, Too

Having a healthy work/life balance means different things to different people. To some, it means not working more than a certain number of hours a week. Say, 40 or 50, or even 75. To others, it means being able to …

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Exploring Skilled Trades: A Guide to Skilled Trades Careers

Skilled trades are an excellent career preference for those who enjoy working with their hands, problem-solving, and building things. Skilled tradespeople are highly sought, and job opportunities in this field are expected to grow in the coming years. Here are …

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4 Secrets to Employee Retention For Skilled Trade Businesses

Running a large skilled trade business is no easy task, especially when it comes to retaining employees. In fact, employee retention is one of the biggest challenges faced by corporations in this industry.

Business leaders are responsible for creating an …

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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]
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What Is a College Career Counselor and Why You Might Want Their Help

A career counselor can provide you with the direction you need to achieve professional success in your career. With a variety of assessment tools, job search strategies, and counseling techniques at their disposal, they are a force to be reckoned …

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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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The Negative Effects of Screen Time on College Students

These days if you attend any kind of event or go out to a restaurant for dinner, you’ll notice that many people are glued to their phones. They could be checking their email, writing or responding to text messages, reading …

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