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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These programs bridge the gap between academia and industry, enhancing students' employability and ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce. In addition to specialized programs, higher education institutions can provide mentorship, career guidance, and counseling services.

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Interest in career pathways beyond the status quo is growing. Should higher ed be worried?

University Business

“They’re looking to their parents for advice and guidance, so it gives alternative pathways a lot more weight among learners who are on the fence about whether to pursue them or not,” says Susan Acevedo-Moyer, director of Multiple Pathways for JFF. Should higher ed be worried? appeared first on University Business.

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UK government consults on protection measures for universities

The PIE News

Academia is by nature collaborative and international, and that’s, broadly speaking, a very positive thing for the UK, but sometimes that can be abused.

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Tap into the Power of Alumni to Build Your Enrollment Pipeline

Liaison International

Similar to seeking guidance from those who have “been there, done that” for advice, prospective students value the wisdom of alumni who have walked the same path. Bridging Academic and Professional Worlds Similarly, alumni bridge the gap between academia and the professional world.

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Addressing Failures of Implementation

Inside Higher Ed

AACRAO's participation in these discussions spans decades and includes providing guidance on transfer student practice and policy for domestic and international students. We’ll highlight policy support, guidance, and the technology training needed on campus to push culture from self-serving to learner-centric.

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Five Ideas for Careers Services (AKA Universities and Colleges)

HEPI

Transparency is the watchword here, and it must be accompanied by advice and guidance to enable those thinking of enrolling on a course to interpret the data. Prospective students must be informed about the likely outcomes for a given course to enable them to make informed choices before applying or enrolling.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Walker-Griffea’s career in academia began at age 21. She earned a Master of Education degree in guidance and counseling and a doctorate in child development (the doctoral program defined child development as continuing until age 21). Her undergraduate degree is in radio/television/film: news and public affairs.