Global Career Compass
Leveraging Education Abroad for Student Career Development & Employability
Category: Linking Education & Employability
Current Data on Entering the Workforce Without Critical Skills Valued by Employers
The good news: yes, the U.S. economy is stronger and continues to add new jobs [in very strategic sectors] at a steady rate each month. The bad news: stories continue to appear which highlight the dis-connect between employers and students as to whether or… Continue Reading “Current Data on Entering the Workforce Without Critical Skills Valued by Employers”
Access, Innovation, Equality & Social Mobility
I just attended a conference on the theme, “Bridging the growing divide in [U.S.] higher education.” Topics included, education for upward mobility and what isn’t working; educating for democracy & global competitiveness. Readers of this blog know I’ve been writing on this theme from… Continue Reading “Access, Innovation, Equality & Social Mobility”
Graduating “Employable” Students
I’ve just completed a new book chapter with Dr. Cheryl Matherly from the University of Tulsa, titled “Higher Education and the Employability Agenda.” It will come out in a textbook sometime this year (Palgrave) on Higher Education Policy and Governance. We spent many months… Continue Reading “Graduating “Employable” Students”
2014 Conference Presentations, Blogs & Workshops on Education Abroad & Student Career Development
2014 was a busy year for Global Career Compass! I was able to address issues on a variety of themes to diverse audiences: NAFSA Annual Conference (http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/): “Linking Education Abroad & Student Career Development: Effective Advising Practices” “21st century Skills & the Workplace: Challenges… Continue Reading “2014 Conference Presentations, Blogs & Workshops on Education Abroad & Student Career Development”
Musings & Comments About Value of International Education and Coping With Uncertainty
Over the years, I’ve regularly commented about what others have written online in essays or blog posts… here are a few selected statements which reflect my point of view: “…there are very few campuses in the country [the U.S.] whose study abroad or career… Continue Reading “Musings & Comments About Value of International Education and Coping With Uncertainty”
Erasmus “Impact Study” Confirms Boost in Employability & Job Mobility- Who Gains?
On its face, this new research study affirms the importance of the scheme for student career development and their short-term employability: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-534_en.htm. My colleagues in the U.S. often ask me to cite research which does support – i.e, “justifies – the emphasis I place on… Continue Reading “Erasmus “Impact Study” Confirms Boost in Employability & Job Mobility- Who Gains?”
On the Mission of the University
When I attended grad school in the late 60s, the student protest movement against the Vietnam War largely pushed those of us interested in working in higher education administration to [re]examine the mission or purpose of the university. The draft meant that you HAD… Continue Reading “On the Mission of the University”
Lifetime Employment “vs.” Lifetime Employability
I’ve been a longtime user of LinkedIn and consulted on its effective use as a tool in the job search process. The site is universally – across national borders – seen as an indispensable tool for any professional (whether employed or job seeking). And… Continue Reading “Lifetime Employment “vs.” Lifetime Employability”
A Look Into “Future” of Higher Education [in U.S.]
In case you’re interested, I’ve been writing book review for the NAFSA magazine, International Educator, for the past twenty years. But I’ve not written about a good book on my blog – so here is the first I’m touting as a good read: College… Continue Reading “A Look Into “Future” of Higher Education [in U.S.]”
Univ of Minnesota Hosts Career Integration Conference
I’ve just returned from Minneapolis where I participated in , and spoke on the program, at the first-ever “career integration” conference in the U.S. You will find the program and speakers at http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/professionals/career-int/conference/sessions. There is an excellent list of open Resources on the topics covered… Continue Reading “Univ of Minnesota Hosts Career Integration Conference”
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