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Leveraging Education Abroad for Student Career Development & Employability
Category: Linking Education & Employability
Importance of University-Business Partnerships in Mexico & LA Region
This story about linkages between business and universities in Mexico, http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20130110110144741, points to the weakness of current partnerships and the missed opportunities for both institutions. More importantly, as I’ve often cited here, there is increased demand from the private sector to strengthen skills of graduates… Continue Reading “Importance of University-Business Partnerships in Mexico & LA Region”
Career Prospects Do Not Influence Satisfaction of International Students Studying in Europe
This new report, http://media.prtl.eu/Key_Influencers_International_Student_Satisfaction.pdf, discusses “key influencers” of satisfaction of international students studying in Europe on short-term programs. As stated in the Preface: “The satisfaction levels of international students are much more dependent on personal development (“Personal growth”) and the non-academic environment (“City atmosphere”). This… Continue Reading “Career Prospects Do Not Influence Satisfaction of International Students Studying in Europe”
European Universities Stepping Up to Assist Students Enter the Global Marketplace
This blog post by the European Association of International Education, www.eaie.org/blog/employability-are-you-doing-enough-for-your-students , discusses varied ways in which European institutions are providing opportunities for their students to gain international experience in light of the “tighter collaboration between industry and academia.” Exactly the focus of my SAGE book… Continue Reading “European Universities Stepping Up to Assist Students Enter the Global Marketplace”
Alternative Pathways to Employment
I think I’m really seeing the news more and more through the eyes of Thomas Friedman of the NYT. A recent Chronicle of Higher Education essay titled, “Apprenticeships Make a Comeback in the United States” led me to several other stories that day in… Continue Reading “Alternative Pathways to Employment”
Multinational Company Prepares Students for Global Careers
From a press release issued, it seems, jointly on the same day, Nov. 27: Cargill, working with the Institute of International Education (IIE), has launched a new scholarship program to help build future potential leaders. The Cargill Global Scholars program, http://www.cargillglobalscholars.com, will provide financial support,… Continue Reading “Multinational Company Prepares Students for Global Careers”
Preparing Elementary School Students for 21st Century Jobs
And you thought I was only paying attention to the higher education sector…This is the press release from Johns Hopkins: Supported by a five-year $7.4 million National Science Foundation grant, experts at The Johns Hopkins University are partnering with teachers and administrators in Baltimore… Continue Reading “Preparing Elementary School Students for 21st Century Jobs”
India’s Challenge in Preparing Graduates for Job Market
Karin Fischer in this CHE article, http://chronicle.com/article/Job-Preparation-and/135584, discusses dialogue at recent Delhi higher education conference organized -interestingly enough- by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, on how “ready” Indian students are for entry into their job market. Having first studied in India… Continue Reading “India’s Challenge in Preparing Graduates for Job Market”
Linking Practical Training & University Studies
This piece in University World News, http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20121031170816593, highlights a report that the German Employers Federation (BDA) advocates for changes in teacher training. The BDA, which demands an across-the-board implementation of bachelor and masters degrees, would like to see teacher training setting out from the demands… Continue Reading “Linking Practical Training & University Studies”
IIE Report on Expanding International Internships/Work Abroad Opportunities for U.S. STEM Students
Download this summary of a recent workshop which I participated in sponsored by IIE in Washington DC: http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/Publications-and-Reports/IIE-Bookstore/Learn-by-Doing. The full workshop details and a collection of PowerPoint presentations, along with short bios of presenters, can be found at http://www.iie.org/en/Who-We-Are/News-and-Events/Events/2012/STEM-Internships-Workshop. The report highlights: According to the 2011… Continue Reading “IIE Report on Expanding International Internships/Work Abroad Opportunities for U.S. STEM Students”
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