Badges May Provide Job Credentials For College Graduates
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that there has been a movement for badges and other forms of "microcredentials" to ready students for jobs.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that there has been a movement for badges and other forms of "microcredentials" to ready students for jobs.
"Our ideal candidate is someone who has an understanding of financial modeling, ability to research data with favorable communication skills, strong writing ability, diligent work habits, and most importantly, strong ethics," says Managing Director Michael Silverman of Integra Realty Resources.
"The philosophical part of my advice is this: Believe that your education has prepared you to succeed," says Assistant Professor Michelle Kelly.
"Make a five-year professional plan for yourself and set achievable goals--then stick to it," says architect Ian Toner.
Criminal Justice Professor Kristen Acosta says, "My main piece of advice would be to be patient but persistent. In my experience, the individuals who do well in this field display both of these characteristics."
" As word processors and the internet became essential to the world, it also became a vital part of teaching and learning," says Linda Leibowitz.
Leroy Gray is the founding physics teacher at Philadelphia-based Science Leadership Academy at Beeber.
"I found that having some relevant, 'real-life' experience was useful when I needed to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)," says Nurse Dorothy Sachs.
Kelly Lender says, "I love what I do every day and being able to work in a place that has many different clients and unique needs keeps things interesting. I also love where I work, WebLinc is a place that fosters creativity, collaboration and personal growth."
"Staying up to date with the current industry trends allows you to envision what the future might bring," says V.P. Joe Stubblebine from Beyond.com.
"I'm looking for three things: poise, process and a point of view," says Erin Allsman of the Brownstein Group on what she looks for in an employee.
Private Investigator, Jeff Stein suggests that aspiring detectives "apply for investigative positions while in college or do an internship with a private investigator."
"The master's in nursing gave me the essential knowledge to begin a higher level of practice with solid clinical expertise," says Mental Health Nurse Jennifer Klapper.
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"If you take some risks and follow your passions, your students will notice, and you'll teach them one of the most important skills of all: determination," says Sarah Sterling of The Shipley School.
"I wasn't trained in the technology field, but I picked it up along the way, and now serve as a business and technology voice within my organization. The ability to learn quickly is key for people in the tech field," says Christopher Young.
At Doylestown Hospital, Patricia A. Stover provides leadership and direction for the functioning of the various departments of the nursing team, consistent with the hospital's mission and annual strategic goals.
"My clinical experience from my internship and postdoctoral fellowship built a foundation for my career; as it was in those experiences that I learned how to apply what I learned in class and in textbooks to real life."
Engineering taught me the fundamentals of problem-solving. Very few tasks daunt me now. Engineering, math, and science gave me a foundation for understanding how to problem solve.
Kevin Mazzucola is serving in his eighteenth year as executive director of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia.
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Bob Kessler, Campus President and Regional Vice President of Universal Technical Institute says "don't ever underestimate how valuable it is to be able to connect with your students."
Programming helps train the eye for strict detail and train the mind for strict logic. Logic is extremely necessary to work with computers on a day-to-day basis.
"Increasingly, we're seeing a trend toward greater professionalism in law enforcement and corrections; so a bachelor's degree (and in some cases, even a master's degree) is tremendously helpful for securing a good job in the field," says Leanne Owen a Professor of Criminal Justice at Neumann University.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but it will remain dangerously cold with lows in the single digits.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but it will remain dangerously cold with lows in the single digits.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
A man died after being hit by a westbound Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia, a SEPTA spokesperson said Sunday.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
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After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
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A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
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Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore says the dangerous cold in the Philadelphia region continues Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia Water Department has responded to at least five water main breaks within the last 24 hours across the city.
The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another brutally cold Sunday night.
In a new video released Saturday, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie said she and her two siblings are willing to pay for the safe return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was abducted from her Arizona home last weekend.