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How to get your whole team fluent in generative AI

(BPT) - Key takeawaysTraining only the leadership team in generative AI creates a bottleneck, because the wasted hours live on the front line.Free courses from the AI companies are worth taking, and …

This city's school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help?

Chalkbeat reports that Philadelphia's complicated school enrollment process may benefit from a universal application system, which could simplify access and improve equity.

Put the credit cards away. Workforce Pell will help pay for career training

The 74 reports that Workforce Pell Grants will help low-income students cover career training costs, expanding access to quick credential programs.

5 things to know before leaving your job and going independent

Sola Salons reports five key considerations for professionals going independent, emphasizing the importance of business management, setting client boundaries, and understanding service value.

Forget the AI labs: This is where hiring is actually booming

Pave reports that the AI hiring boom extends beyond San Francisco labs, with sectors like robotics, aerospace, clean energy, healthcare, and venture capital seeing significant growth.

How competency-based education can open doors for adult learners

(BPT) - For busy adults juggling careers, families and full lives, going back to school has often meant fitting into a system that was not designed with them in mind. The good news is that …

Building the cyber workforce: Why hands-on, AI-ready education matters

(BPT) - Cyber-enabled crimes are on the rise, posing significant threats to organizations' data, proprietary technology and financial assets. Whether cybercriminals aim to disrupt operations by …

5 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community

(Feature Impact) For individuals looking to make a difference where they live, community involvement doesn't have to start with a large commitment. Consider these five options to get involved.

Where Curiosity Builds Trade Skills: 5 Ways to Help Kids Discover the Skilled Trades

(Feature Impact) Parents, educators and mentors can encourage young people to broaden their horizons as they plan their futures and build awareness around careers in the skilled trades with these tips.

Investing in Education: 5 Ways to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

(Feature Impact) A diploma is still an important milestone, but what matters more than the piece of paper is whether graduates have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take meaningful next steps in pursuing further education or building careers. Students, families, educators, employers and policymakers all have a role to play in cultivating these opportunities.

Bridging the Gap Between Military Experience and Civilian Careers: 5 Tips for Veterans

(Feature Impact) Every year, approximately 200,000 service men and women transition from military life to corporate America. Finding the right civilian career is a transition, but it's an opportunity to leverage military leadership and mission-driven talent.

Schools and education information

Data without context: Why enterprise contract data is failing AI

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Enterprises are rapidly adopting AI agents for contract management. But when contract data lacks context, the answers AI produces can be difficult to trust.Contract data is …

Embrace the bots: Today’s students are the first-generation AI workforce

(BPT) - Why the incoming college class must trade control for oversight to thrive in the age of AI.By Arvind Nithrakashyap, CTO and Co-Founder, RubrikAs you step onto campus this fall, the prevailing …

What today's PR and MarCom pros need to know about SEO and GEO

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Today's PR and MarCom strategies go beyond Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to also focus on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).GEO no longer aims for ranking and clicks, but …

Every Child Deserves a Great Education

(NewsUSA) - A parent should never be afraid to walk into their child’s school. Yet nearly one in five Hispanic parents say they have skipped or avoided a school event in the past year because of …

Education News

Myth vs. reality: 13 student loan misconceptions

College Ave reports on 13 common student loan misconceptions, highlighting that misinformation persists amid recent federal loan changes.

Risk is year-round. Learning should be, too

Traliant reports that workplace risk is ongoing, and learning should be year-round.

From 3,000 students to about 90: Inside the decades-long failure to fix or close NYC’s smallest high school

Chalkbeat reports Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC’s smallest high school, dwindles with low enrollment and offerings while rivals thrive nearby.

The new meaning of staying put as job tenures rebound

Successories reports that job hopping's financial benefits have diminished since the Great Resignation, with longer tenures improving workplace loyalty and stability.

More early childhood programs are providing free housing to teaching staff

The 74 reports that Friends Center in New Haven provides free housing to early childhood educators, addressing high living costs and supporting staff stability.

The AI career premium: How AI skills are accelerating career paths

AlphaSense reports that AI skills are vital for career advancement, with demand outpacing supply and those with AI credentials earning more and promoted faster.

How one company sees AI expand opportunity for American workers

(BPT) - During this time of major technological upheaval and uncertainty, many have concerns about what the AI evolution means for the U.S. job market. For leading AI Builder and technology services …

How to explain being a futures trader to your friends and family

NinjaTrader reports that futures trading involves agreements to buy or sell assets at set prices later, focusing on price movement, risk management, and speculation.

Small business & Entrepreneurship

The SaaSpocalypse is real, if you're not a system of record

ZoomInfo reports a surge in small companies dropping point solutions, four times last year's rate, as AI reshapes SaaS usage, highlighting a SaaSpocalypse.

In-house vs. agency marketing for PE-backed multibrand companies

WebFX reports compare in-house, centralized agency, and multiple agency marketing models for PE-backed companies, emphasizing control, speed, and expertise across brands.

From performance management to performance development: What helps leaders succeed

BDO reports on shifting from performance management to development, emphasizing continuous feedback, clearer goals, and leveraging technology for enhanced leader support.

How bot traffic is wasting your ad budget and training Google to spend more

WebFX reports highlight how bot traffic wastes ad budgets by causing fake clicks and corrupting data, leading to inefficient targeting and wasted spend.

A post-acquisition rebrand framework for multibrand companies

WebFX offers insights into what makes a post-acquisition rebrand successful.

How financing options help keep small businesses competitive

(BPT) - Key takeaways:In today's economic climate, customers need financing options to help them shop at small businesses.Small business owners can offer a variety of financing options to help boost …