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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Impact of the Pandemic on American Workers’ Career Trajectories Amidst Societal Barriers

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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The white paper leverages consecutive Career Optimism Index ® findings to understand the pandemic impact on existing societal barriers and career trajectories.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper leverages consecutive Career Optimism Index ® findings to understand the pandemic impact on existing societal barriers and career trajectories.
  • The white paper explores changes in career trajectories of underrepresented populations from 2021 through 2023 and barriers experienced by these groups during this period.
  • The white paper finds that people of color and workers from different ethnic backgrounds, including women and Americans making under $50,000 a year experienced drastic career derailment compared to their counterparts.
  • Hines has a Master of Business Administration degree from Charleston Southern University and earned her doctorate in Healthcare Administration at the University of Phoenix.

New Digital Dashboard Empowers Businesses, Policymakers to Make the Shift to Skills-First Talent Practices

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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These visualizations provide business leaders and government decision-makers with actionable insights to inform the shift to skills-first hiring and talent management.

Key Points: 
  • These visualizations provide business leaders and government decision-makers with actionable insights to inform the shift to skills-first hiring and talent management.
  • The launch of Stellarsight builds upon growing interest in skills-first talent practices from both the public and private sectors.
  • “It’s heartening to see more companies and states embrace the potential of STARs to build a stronger and more inclusive labor market.
  • That’s what Stellarsight is designed to do: provide the insight and information needed to translate our shared vision into the reality of an economy that works for everyone.”

Huntington Junior College (HJC) Introduces Hospitality Management Micro-Credentials to Address Growing Demand

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Junior College (HJC) announced that it has created four micro-credential tracks in Hospitality Management—Hospitality Sales & Marketing, Event Management, Concierge Services, and Food & Beverage Management—designed to prepare students for a career in this growing industry in as little as two quarters with no prior experience.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Junior College (HJC) announced that it has created four micro-credential tracks in Hospitality Management—Hospitality Sales & Marketing, Event Management, Concierge Services, and Food & Beverage Management—designed to prepare students for a career in this growing industry in as little as two quarters with no prior experience.
  • HJC’s micro-credential program is designed to help both students and employers meet the strong demand for hospitality managers.
  • Specialist in Concierge Services, which prepares individuals for a career as a hotel concierge, personal assistant, or customer relations specialist.
  • Specialist in Food & Beverage Management, which equips students for opportunities as bar managers, restaurant supervisors, beverage directors, and more.

WGU Tackles America’s Nursing Shortage: Expands Nursing Prelicensure Program to 8 New States

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The accredited degree program is now available in 19 states and expects to add more than 4,800 new nursing graduates to the workforce by 2027 to tackle the nursing shortage in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The accredited degree program is now available in 19 states and expects to add more than 4,800 new nursing graduates to the workforce by 2027 to tackle the nursing shortage in the United States.
  • With the concept of meeting students where they are, WGU is expanding the Prelicensure degree program and establishing nursing simulation labs while also partnering with healthcare employers in communities for training sites and clinical faculty and staff.
  • “WGU is expanding the nursing Prelicensure degree program to address the critical nursing shortage in our country.
  • The WGU Prelicensure program is steadily expanding throughout the country with the university actively establishing nursing labs and clinical spaces for in-person clinical and lab rotations.

ISN® Releases Latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities Insights Report

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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ISN , the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, released its latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) White Paper.

Key Points: 
  • ISN , the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, released its latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) White Paper.
  • The analysis of more than 127,000 recordable incidents from 2017-2022 showed nearly 24,000 SIFs cases, including more than 20,000 hospitalizations, 3,154 amputations and 871 fatalities.
  • Interestingly, the highest rate of fatalities is not correlated with the largest company size, but rather mid-size corporations.
  • While serious events are occurring, it is at a lower rate than many other industries.

WPI Establishes Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Students for Growing Field

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214319641/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214319641/en/
    WPI will begin accepting applications for the new AI program immediately for enrollment in fall 2024.
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    WPI will offer students flexible, yet highly rigorous, areas of specialization with courses on subjects ranging from deep learning to generative AI.
  • The program will combine theory and practice to train students in the understanding, development, deployment, and innovation of AI techniques and systems.
  • Graduate Certificate: This option will prepare students to use AI technologies in real-world applications by completing four thematically related graduate courses in AI.

Small Business Hiring Experiences Flat Reading in November

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.15% in November after experiencing two consecutive months of declines in hiring.

Key Points: 
  • The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.15% in November after experiencing two consecutive months of declines in hiring.
  • The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,100 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
  • Meanwhile, the ADP employment report indicated hiring growth among small, medium and large-sized companies.
  • Geographical hiring: The West (1.72%) reported a hiring increase, while the Central (0.05%) and Southeast (-0.07%) regions both showed a flat reading.

LSU and Fullstack Academy Launch Data Analytics Bootcamp To Fill Demand for Skilled Professionals

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LSU Online & Continuing Education and national tech bootcamp provider Fullstack Academy today announced the launch of a Data Analytics Bootcamp program.

Key Points: 
  • LSU Online & Continuing Education and national tech bootcamp provider Fullstack Academy today announced the launch of a Data Analytics Bootcamp program.
  • The LSU Data Analytics Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy will train students in SQL, Python, and data visualization skills to earn necessary industry certifications including the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Data Analytics Specialty Certification.
  • “Our latest addition, the LSU Data Analytics Bootcamp, is designed to prepare students for the industry certifications that employers prioritize when filling these roles.
  • We are proud to be training this next generation of data professionals.”
    Applications are now open for the live online LSU Data Analytics Bootcamp.

Nearly 60% of Credit Cardholders in the U.S. Live Paycheck to Paycheck

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released key findings from the 29th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS Intelligence. The Credit Card Use Deep Dive Edition examines the financial lifestyles of U.S. consumers and explores how they use credit cards to manage their cash flows to get by. This edition draws on insights from a survey of 3,252 U.S. consumers conducted from Nov. 6 to Nov. 22 and an analysis of other economic data.

Key Points: 
  • As of November 2023, 62% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck, mirroring last year's statistics and slightly higher than last month.
  • Consumers living paycheck to paycheck own nearly 60% of the credit cards in the U.S.
  • The research also confirms that those living paycheck to paycheck are more likely to struggle with higher credit balances and to pay bills.
  • The likelihood of a cardholder having pending repayments from an installment plan rises sharply among those who live paycheck to paycheck.

John Carroll University Momentum Continues with Announcement of College of Health

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following approval from the Board of Directors, President Alan R. Miciak, Ph.D. today announced another significant step in John Carroll University's (JCU) Inspired Futures strategy with the creation of a College of Health, adding to an academic portfolio including the College of Arts & Sciences, the Boler College of Business, and the Graduate School. Former University Hospitals executive Dr. Melissa Cole, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CENP, JCU's Director of Nursing and Strategic Healthcare Initiatives, has been named Interim Dean.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement of a College of Health is the latest strategic investment in the Inspired Futures strategy that emphasizes academic innovation and the student experience.
  • This momentum includes the construction of an Athletics, Wellness & Event Center (set to open in Winter 2025), renovations to the D.J.
  • Additionally, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projects shortages in allied health professionals, like opticians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists, and behavioral health professionals, like addiction counselors, mental health counselors, and psychologists.
  • Cole added: "The time is right for JCU's College of Health and the numbers speak for themselves.