December 4, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at December 4, 2013
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Digital Literacy: The Key to Hot Jobs for Liberal Arts

Parents tend to think that their college kids are “experts” with the computer, having seen them on Facebook at all hours of the day and night.  Yet, shockingly, when young college graduates get into the workforce, it turns out that they don’t have the digital skills that employers are looking for.   The key is digital literacy, which mean more than the ability to play games on Facebook.  Digital literacy is about having the skills […]
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October 20, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at October 20, 2013
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What’s All the Fuss About 3D Printing?

3D printing is one of the hottest emerging industries today. 3D printing is a new process that generates three-dimensional solid objects of any shape from a digital model. In some ways, it’s an advanced manufacturing process which builds objects by adding elements. The implications are huge: applications range from architecture to biotech to education, among many others. For now, people with an engineering, computer science, manufacturing or sales background are in demand. There are vacancies […]
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October 1, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at October 1, 2013
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Put Your College To Work

Once college students graduate, they may forget about the college’s resources. Places like the college career center and alumni relations can be vital partners in your search. Join the alumni organization now. Contact some fellow grads to find out their experiences with the center or alumni office.  Ask the career counselor or alumni office for a list of contacts in your geography and targeted occupational and industrial areas.  Find out local events sponsored by your […]
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September 4, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at September 4, 2013
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More courses available to qualify for emerging occupations

College administrators in Boston, competing for students,  are tailoring new courses aimed towards emerging occupations. That’s according to a recent article from the Boston Globe. A database assistant didn’t want to move with her company to New York. Instead, “determined to stay in the Boston area, the 47-year-old mother of two entered Boston University’s graduate certificate program in database management to hone and expand her skills — and it paid off. A few weeks ago, […]
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