Faire pour apprendre plutôt qu’apprendre pour faire : c’est le credo des écoles de production. Si le concept est ancien – le premier établissement a ouvert en 1882 –, le développement de ces écoles d’un autre genre est récent : 25 structures sont désormais labellisées par la Fédération nationale des écoles de production (FNEP). Il n’y en avait qu’une dizaine jusqu’aux années 2000. Plus...
POD Presidents Talk About the Profession of Educational Developer
By Joshua Kim. For someone considering a career in educational development, it is important to know that this is a fast-growing profession, with multiple entry points and a variety of career pathways. More...
Credentialing Evolves as Demand Grows for Middle-Skills Jobs
By Paul Fain. The bachelor's degree remains by far the best ticket to a well-paying job, according to new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, which defines "good jobs" as ones that pay at least $35,000 -- and an average of $56,000 for workers with less than a bachelor's degree. More...
Insertion. Bilan du dispositif lorientais "Ailes vers l'emploi"
Lancé l'an dernier par le CIDFF 56 sur les quartiers lorientais de Bois-du-Château et de Kercado, le dispositif "Ailes vers l'emploi" a accompagné 18 femmes dans leurs parcours de réinsertion. Son objectif : développer le réseau social et professionnel des bénéficiaires, leur fournir des outils pour réussir les recrutements et décrocher un emploi.
Source : http://www.gref-bretagne.com/Actualites/Revue-de-presse/Insertion.-Bilan-du-dispositif-lorientais-Ailes-vers-l-emploi
Insertion. En 10 ans, Retrilog a accompagné 500 personnes vers l'emploi
L'entreprise d'insertion Retrilog fête ses 10 ans. Spécialisée dans la collecte de déchets électroménagers (magasins ou déchetteries), leur recyclage et vente, cette émanation du groupe Emmaüs Action Ouest a accompagné, dans leur retour à l'emploi, près de 500 personnes, indique Eric Bécquart, directeur d'Emmaüs Action Ouest.
Source : http://www.gref-bretagne.com/Actualites/Revue-de-presse/Insertion.-En-10-ans-Retrilog-a-accompagne-500-personnes-vers-l-emploi
Colleges welcome first-year students by getting them thinking about jobs
A small but growing number of colleges and universities, increasingly judged on graduates’ placement rates and job satisfaction, are beginning to advise students about careers before their classes even start. More...
Co-op programs steer arts majors toward careers
Co-op programs at higher ed institutions are providing work experience and network-building opportunities to help arts students map out career paths. They’re boosting enrollment, too. More...
Freshers’ week: how to make a good first impression
Going to university for the first time can be a daunting experience for anyone. The biggest fear many have is leaving their old friends behind and having to meet lots of new people from all walks of life. Plus...
We Need More Early-Career Higher Ed People
By Joshua Kim. Working in academia is mostly pretty great. The work is mission driven. You work with smart people. The orientation is towards the future. Values such as inclusivity and opportunity creation really matter. More...
Study: Students With a Job After Graduation Earn More
By Emma Whitford. A new analysis by Gallup and Strada released today shows that students who have a good job upon graduation earn more money immediately after graduating and in the long-term scope of their careers than students who take between two and 12 months to secure a good job. More...