College & Workforce Readiness

Colleges and universities across America are no stranger to offering implementing wacky course offerings, and some now offer classes on how to survive the “Zombie apocalypse.” While Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bashed so-called “zombie studies” during a bill-signing speech on higher education reform, it turns out many colleges across America offer zombie-themed courses. “I’m a …

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“We are pleased to announce our second expansion site and welcome the Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc. into the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network,” she said. “With additional partners come additional opportunities in applied research and education that will help producers maximize technology and data when they’re making those sometimes tough farm management decisions. Independent …

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Senators discussed bills that aim to supplement Washington’s nursing workforce Wednesday during a Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee meeting. Get the latest state-specific policy intelligence for the health care sector delivered to your inbox. Senate Bill 5498 would establish the Nurse Loan Repayment Assistance Program under the Washington Health Corps for nurses at …

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A NEW training program coming to Geelong next week has been inspired by the need for the workforce to update its digital skills. Geelong-based Harvest HR have created the Digital Fundamentals program for jobseekers, underemployed, semi-skilled and those returning to the workforce. Last year’s Australian Jobs and Skills Summit noted digital capability was a key …

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More than nine-in-ten US representatives and senators have a college degree, continuing a decadeslong trend. In the 118th Congress, 94% of representatives and all but one senator hold at least a bachelor’s degree, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of US House and Senate biographical data. The share of voting members of Congress with …

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Stanly Community College faculty member wins statewide teaching award Published 2:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023 Stanly Community College’s entrance greets visitors to the campus on College Drive in Albemarle. Dr. Kara Finch, Stanly Community College’s dean of public services and head of the college’s human services program, has received the 2022-23 Excellence in Teaching …

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February 2, 2023 Luther College will host its annual Benefactor’s Organ Recital, featuring Isabelle Demers, associate professor of organ at McGill University in Montréal, Québec. The recital will take place at 4 pm Sunday, Feb. 19, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus. “Isabelle Demers is one …

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