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5 Signs Manual Busywork is Crushing Your Internship Program

Internships should be exciting, hands-on opportunities for students to gain real world experience, not just a temporary assignment filled with tedious tasks and disorganized systems. But far too often, companies rely on outdated, manual processes to manage their intern programs, turning what could be a developmental experience into a frustrating one for both interns and managers. Manual busywork, whether it’s spreadsheets, email threads, or repetitive Read more…

By Lauren Rudek, ago

Navigating the Future of Experiential Learning: Insights, Challenges, and Solutions for Career and Workforce Development Leaders

In today’s rapidly changing education and workforce landscape, the role of experiential learning has never been more critical. Institutions of all types — from 4-year and 2-year colleges to K-12 work-based learning coordinators, and nonprofit workforce programs — are all working hard to bridge the gap between education and employment. But how can we ensure that experiential learning opportunities are effective, equitable, scalable, and sustainable? Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Why You Should Attend Connections 2025

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and redefining workforce dynamics, staying ahead of these transformations is crucial for leaders in career services, workforce development, corporate talent management, and learning and development. To navigate this evolving landscape, GradLeaders and nSpire AI are co-hosting “Connections 2025: AI and the Workforce Evolution,” a complimentary two-day thought leadership and networking conference designed to equip professionals Read more…

By Amy King, ago

GradLeaders and nSpire AI Integration: Transforming Career Services for Higher Education

In today’s dynamic job market, career services teams and job seekers face increasing challenges. Students and alumni must navigate complex career pathways, while career services teams strive to provide effective support amidst evolving technology and rising expectations. The imminent integration of GradLeaders Career Center and nSpire AI promises to address these challenges by delivering a comprehensive, innovative solution tailored for higher education career services and Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Your Guide to Top Industry Resources for Managing Talent Programs

For anyone new to the world of managing internship, co-op, apprenticeship, or rotational development programs—or if you’re a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge—you’ve landed in the right place! Today, we’re sharing some of the best industry resources that provide valuable insights, tools, and guidance to help you run effective talent programs. Let’s explore professional associations, government and educational resources, chambers of commerce, consulting Read more…

By Amy King, ago

GradLeaders and nSpire AI: A Powerful Partnership to Revolutionize Career Management

In today’s dynamic job market, career readiness is more essential than ever for students and alumni. Addressing this need, GradLeaders and nSpire AI have joined forces to introduce nSpire Education to undergraduate, graduate, and community college sectors. This collaboration is set to revolutionize career management, making it more efficient, personalized, and effective. Meet Theo: The 24/7 AI Career Coach At the core of this partnership Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Skills-First Hiring:  The end of Corporate University Recruiting Programs? – Guest Blog

If you’re looking for any hiring trends other than AI-related information, Skills-First Hiring may top the list. There have been numerous companies adjusting job qualifications to adopt this strategy. So, what exactly is Skills-First Hiring and, if companies focus on only the skills needed for a specific role, does this mark the end of hiring university talent (with a degree in hand but usually little Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Critical experiential learning program management requires exceptional technology

Enhancing Experiential Learning in Career Services with Advanced Technology For those immersed in the world of higher education career services, the transformative impact of experiential learning on student career readiness is undeniable. This innovative approach to education is pivotal in preparing students with the real-world skills and experiences they need to excel in the modern workforce. As the landscape of experiential learning evolves, it’s becoming Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Young woman reaches new heights with a career as an electrical line”man”

The workforce ecosystem is in a state of major flux with the increasing removal of college degree requirements by companies and government employers, a transition to skill-based hiring (certificates, micro-credentials, etc.), and the retirement of trade workers. Throw in mass layoffs in the technology sector and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, (A.I.) to make the labor market really complex and perplexing.  The feared catastrophic Read more…

By Amy King, ago

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