Education & Careers

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Schools and education information

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 …

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 …

Every Child Deserves a Great Education

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
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 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.

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 …

Performance management has a compensation problem

Decusoft reports that performance management struggles with transitioning ratings to compensation decisions, affecting trust, budget accuracy, and credibility.

Small business & Entrepreneurship
The faster-turnaround advantage: How preferred SBA lenders help businesses move quickly
Plains State Bank reports that Preferred SBA lenders expedite loan approvals for small businesses, providing critical financial support quickly, especially during economic downturns. 
Are zero-touch assessments the future of security reviews?
Vanta reports that zero-touch assessments could revolutionize security reviews by replacing outdated questionnaires with continuous validation, streamlining vendor evaluations.
Why everything has a monthly membership now
Way.com reports that monthly memberships are now ubiquitous, driven by the appeal of recurring revenue for businesses and convenience for consumers.
SEO during a merger or acquisition: How to protect visibility and leads
WebFX reports outline an 8-step process to protect SEO during a merger, emphasizing careful planning, inventory assessment, and post-launch monitoring.
The hidden cost of winning new business
Toggl reports that winning new business can hide costs due to delayed responses, poor project scoping, and unrecorded hours. 

(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 …