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📺 Tune into Thursday's featuring CompTIA - The Computing Technology Industry Association's Director of Business Development, Kevin McDonald, and Seth Parker, SkillStorm's Career Advisor, to learn more about the benefits of gaining a certification!

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Exciting news! SkillStorm is now an authorized Education Partner! SkillStorm will help clients accelerate at scale through the , , (“HTD”) and programs. To read more: https://hubs.ly/Q018rQjd0

We have big news to share! Talent Path has been acquired by SkillStorm. We are thrilled to officially be a part of the SkillStorm family and together, expand our ability to accelerate opportunity for more individuals, faster.

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Does Your Resume Keep Getting Rejected? Here's How to Fix It

▪️ Avoid fluff

Don't fill your CV with superfluous language only to make it longer. Instead, you want your resume to be chock-full of helpful information.

▪️ Concentrate on accomplishments

HR managers are well aware of the majority of employment roles. Instead, highlight your accomplishments.

▪️ Personalize it

Make your previous work experiences relevant to the position so that HR managers know you are the best applicant for the job.

Share this with someone who needs a better resume.

What news should be prepared for higher education in 2022? Learn about 7 trends of in the article below.

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7 higher education trends to watch in 2022 Politics bleeding into college operations, new regulatory action, continued expansion of online ed and more are stories we'll be following in 2022.

How to Motivate Remote Employees

👩🏼‍💻 Pay monthly costs with lower allowances;
👩🏼‍💻 Provide wellness and health programs;
👩🏼‍💻 Introduce flexible working hours.

Have you ever considered how you might inspire and retain your remote employees?

Georgetown CEW researchers discovered that certain for-profit universities provide returns of more than $1 million over a 40-year time horizon, outperforming the median return for private institutions.

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A decade after enrolling, 60% of college students earn more than high school graduates But at 30% of colleges, a large number of students went on to earn less than high school graduates, according to new ROI data.

Next up in our spotlight series is Dr. Evelyn Granville.

In 1949, Dr. Granville earned her Ph.D in mathematics from Yale University. She was the second Black woman in America to earn a doctoral degree. When she started her career, she moved from being a research assistant to working for the National Bureau of Standards where she used her math skills to help develop missile fuses.

By 1956, she had joined IBM where her career shifted towards the American space program. IBM contracted for NASA where Dr. Granville designed computer software that helped analyze satellite orbits for the Project Mercury missions.

By the late 60s, Dr. Granville returned to education where she spent the rest of her career instilling a love for math to elementary students. She remains a fierce advocate for STEM education.



Portrait sketch by Jilian Ryan.

2022 Hiring Trends

💡 On-demand workforce

On-demand labor includes gig economy employees and freelancers hired for time-sensitive specific assignments. On-demand work is expected to become a permanent post-pandemic trend.

💡 Technology-enabled hiring

Not only are technological tools making hiring methods more efficient, but they are also freeing up resources and time for business owners.

💡 Passive means

An active candidate may not always be the best fit. Companies now have the opportunity to cultivate a significant pool of individuals who are not actively searching for work but possess the essential abilities.

Will you follow these trends?

Students have high expectations when it comes to getting help during tough times. Read the article below on student loan situations and hopes.

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Students' high expectations of financial support during crises While many students don’t lean in on opportunities to learn more about student loans and other aspects of personal finance, they tend to have high expectations when it comes to getting help during tough times.

The next installment in our spotlight series is Dr. Chieko Asakawa.

After a swimming accident damaged her optic nerves, Asakawa lost her sight at the age of 14. At that time, there were no assistive technologies for the visually impaired, but Asakawa was going to change everything for the better.

Over the course of her distinguished career, Dr. Asakawa has invented numerous technologies to make the visually impaired more independent. Some of her work includes voice browsing, braille systems for the Internet, voice-controlled navigation tools, and an AI-powered robotic suitcase.

In 2013, the Japanese government awarded her the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon for her contributions to accessibility research.

Read what’s next for Dr. Asakawa here: https://www.ibm.com/watson/advantage-reports/future-of-artificial-intelligence/chieko-asakawa.html

5 Tips to Become More Employable

▪️ Building Soft Skills
▪️ Completing Courses
▪️ Balancing Work and Life
▪️ Attending Webinars
▪️ Being Professional on Social Media

How many tips have you already used?