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    Adult Students Have Moved Into the Mainstream [Audio]

    EdSurge May 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, Marie Cini, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, discusses how colleges can better serve adult students.  • Which colleges have…

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    What if the Future of Work Starts with High School

    Getting Smart Apr 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Heather E. McGowan, writing for Getting Smart, explains that since the future of work will revolve around technological advancements, the education system must calibrate to prepare…

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    Creativity is the Secret to Success in the Trades

    Getting Smart Apr 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dave Curry, director of Career and Technical Education, shares an approach to programming that offers students hands-on, technical training aligned with the current job market in…

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    Consider Veterans as Technology Pros for the Future Workforce

    Information Week

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Barb Darrow argues that in order to address the tech talent gap grows more, veterans can be an excellent source to tap, especially younger individuals in the…

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    Startup Founders Need to Start Doing Less

    Medium Apr 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Feliks Eyser at Medium speaks about his own experiences and the importance of having focus, ambition but also a minimalist attitude in startups.  • How can startup…

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    Maryland 6th State to Enact $15 Minimum Wage

    Governing Magazine Apr 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Luke Broadwater and Pamela Wood report that Maryland became the 6th state to implement a $15 minimum wage after the General Assembly overturned the governor’s veto.  •…

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    Workplace Wellness Problems Have Little Effect on Health or Costs

    Governing Magazine Apr 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study from University of Chicago and Harvard found that employee wellness programs do not have a large impact on how much employees spend on…

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    Integrating Veterans in the New American Workforce

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bob Woodruff Foundation hosted a conference where the main focus was getting veterans who have been left behind back into the workforce. Many CEOs chimed in…

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    How One College is Addressing the Purpose Gap for Students

    Education Dive Apr 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bates College offers its students programs that encourage them to explore their interests, and pursue internship opportunities and practitioner courses that align with those interests to…

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    How to Steer Your Passion Into a New Career by Volunteering

    Do Over Apr 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elysia Gabe offers guidance for individuals looking to shift careers by way of volunteering.  • What are some volunteering opportunities in your community?  • Here is how…

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    A Techno-Optimist’s View of Artificial Intelligence [Audio]

    American Enterprise Institute Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this piece from the American Enterprise Institute, James Pethokoukis interviews NYU business professor Robert Seamans about what he expects the effect of articial intelligence to…

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    Helping Young Adults Find Employment

    Brookings Apr 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Martha Ross and Natalie Holmes lay out the landscape of youth unemployment and effective strategies for helping young people find employment.  • How can funders better tailor…

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