Founded in 1998, i.c.stars creates opportunities for underserved communities by bridging the gap between resilient young adults and high-growth tech companies. The rigorous four-month leadership and technology training program gives …
I know it’s difficult to believe, but the best part of my job in philanthropy is not giving away money. That’s fun, to be sure, but much more rewarding is …
The start of the MLB playoffs this week is a good reminder that nothing has changed the American pastime more than the systematic use of data to build great teams …
At Strada Institute, we focus on the need for more on- and off-ramps for adult learners and workers, especially in the face of a more turbulent future of work. Nevertheless, …
For decades, employers have relied on educational credentials—like the high school diploma and bachelor’s degree—to sort and filter job applicants. Degrees from highly selective colleges have a powerful brand attached …
Pete Wheelen, CEO of InsideTrack and Executive Chairman of Roadtrip Nation, shares his insight on the three most essential steps colleges and universities can take to build trust with their …
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on EdSurge. Changes in the economy, technology and the future of work are already having broad implications—but the benefits are not distributed equally. Put …
At Strada Education Network, we’re interested in supporting emerging companies working to create more direct, seamless, flexible and promising education-to-employment pathways for adult learners. In 2018, we launched the Strada Education …
The key to student success isn’t buried in the footnotes of an academic journal or hidden in a data algorithm. Institutions can learn everything they need to know about improving …
When Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi really listened to employers, it discovered a painful truth: While its mechanical engineering students had the technical skills needed to get hired, they lacked the …