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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latinos are key when it comes the nation’s engineering and technology workforce, according to a new joint report from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC). anticipates a coming shortage of workers in engineering and tech – there are projected to be 10.9 of the U.S.

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Mastering Data Science: Jeremy Samuel’s Journey with The University of Illinois

Coursera blog

Most recently, he completed the Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) online from the Grainger College of Engineering and is now doubling down on his studies in pursuit of the Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) from Gies College of Business on campus.

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Deborah W. Martinez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Martinez has extensive experience as a senior association executive, including the development and management of continuing education and professional development programs, as well as regional, national and international conferences and meetings. Title: Executive Director International Ultraviolet Association Deborah W.

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Marc Seter’s Journey: Balancing Life, Learning, and a 90-Minute Swim

Coursera blog

For seasoned civil engineer, Marc Seter, this balancing act isnt just a challengeits a skill hes mastered. For Marc, learning doesnt happen in isolationits woven into his routine, and his core values, proving that with the right approach, even the busiest schedules can accommodate continued education.

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These 10 schools found their footing creating quality alternative credentials

University Business

Here are some other examples: Kansas State University A Kansas State task force secured a grant in 2021 to purchase a digital credentialing system capable of aligning with existing university technologies. It took 10 months for the university to implement the system. It took 10 months for the university to implement the system.

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Costs and Benefits of Adding 30-units to Accounting Students' Requirements for Licensure as a CPA

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

The proliferation of regulations from federal, state, and local governments requires well-educated individuals to ensure compliance. Also, improvements in technology have had a major effect on information systems design, internal control procedures, and auditing methods. Business methods have become increasingly complex. Kusaila et al.

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The Auto Tech Problem

Inside Higher Ed

That allowed more senior mechanics to stick around for a long time, and it kept the need for continuing education relatively subdued. A single dealership could deal with internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and EVs on the same day. The technology isn’t going to slow down. That’s new.