It’s time to combine two of the hottest topics in higher education: free college and apprenticeship. States are already trying to use free college to address labor market demands. Arkansas, Kentucky, and Indiana have all created programs that only provide “free college” for particular certificates or degree programs that they believe are in demand. Arkansas’ ArFuture program […] … learn more→
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Targeting the labor market with free College
3 reasons to consider Trade School instead of College
At this point in time, every well-meaning person in your life will attempt to convince you to go to college to figure out what you want to be or to advance your career. Many fail to realize the power and possibilities of becoming a highly skilled worker through knowledge and experience gained by taking tradesman […] … learn more→
Scientists must push to end the reefer madness
Chronic pain is a growing problem in healthcare, as patients live longer. Cancer care is a good example. As a pharmacologist and research scientist, I rarely meet cancer patients in a professional capacity. However, I recently met some suffering from sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer most common in children and teens. During our […] … learn more→
Student interns aren’t entitled to the minimum wage and it’s costing them big time
For university students, work placements are heralded as a highly valuable opportunity. Taking a year out from studying to work in their chosen industry gives students a chance to learn more about their sector and get real life experience. Placements also allow students time to make contacts and network and prove themselves in a working […] … learn more→
Professor of the academic dark arts – part one
Professor of the dark academic arts. It’s a job. Yes, really. No, you never see this position advertised. But it exists. And not just in J K Rowling’s world. In real life. Professors of academic dark arts magick away other people’s work and get away with it. They cast spells which do in their competition. […] … learn more→
Top quick wins to boost your scholarship chances
Are you a hard-working student with the highest grades in class? Are you constantly involved in social activities such as volunteering? Or maybe you are the head of the student council? Do you think all that is enough to get you a scholarship? While one cannot deny the fact the all the factors listed above […] … learn more→
Everything you need to know about productivity in writing
Writing is not such a difficult to skill to obtain as long as you know how to read and write in your language at an average level. Yes, it is easy to write a piece, but writing a good one; that is a whole other story. Writing involves time, dedication and effort. It is important […] … learn more→
Nurse administrations are in high demand in Arkansas
Are you a resident of Arkansas that is looking for a fun and profitable career path? If so, you just might want to consider becoming a nurse administrator. Just like in many other parts of the United States, this healthcare position is in high demand. There are simply not enough nurses with high-level degrees to […] … learn more→
Turning traditional teaching on its head helps rural science students
When I started lecturing full-time a little over five years ago, I knew what everybody does: that we all learn better by doing. I knew that “active learning” – literally doing anything apart from just talking through a PowerPoint presentation – is the way to go. I’d also been introduced to the “flipped classroom” concept, […] … learn more→
The Spellings Commission: Same story, different decade
Eleven years ago today, the Department of Education released the culminating report of its Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education. That report, spearheaded by then-U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, laid out a bold vision for greater accountability and transparency in the postsecondary education system. But over a decade later, few of the […] … learn more→
