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Learning the Ropes, From the Bottom Up, Even if You Have a Degree

Learning the Ropes, From the Bottom Up, Even if You Have a Degree

by Rachel Knight | Jun 7, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Should we talk to college graduates about the possibility of entering the workforce and “learning the ropes” from the bottom up? College graduates are anxious to start their careers, test their skills, and make their mark on the world! Charged up with years of...
Admitting You Have a Workforce Problem is the First Step to Solving it

Admitting You Have a Workforce Problem is the First Step to Solving it

by Rachel Knight | May 30, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

In case you haven’t heard, Maine (and the US) is facing a workforce problem. That means we are in a phase where it is a job seekers market. Businesses and service providers are starting to really feel the effect of this. Many industries who are desperate for skilled...
Can we change the “Have to go to college” conversation?

Can we change the “Have to go to college” conversation?

by Rachel Knight | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Why is it educators are telling students that in order for them to “be successful” they need to go to college? Can someone be successful in the workplace without a college degree? I would argue YES! Are our youth told that? NO. Are young people going to...
Part 2: Soft Skills or How “Habits of Work and Learning” are important in the workplace – Responsibility and Respect

Part 2: Soft Skills or How “Habits of Work and Learning” are important in the workplace – Responsibility and Respect

by Rachel Knight | May 17, 2016 | Uncategorized

In my last post I wrote about how employers are looking to hire people who have soft skills (skills that help you KEEP your job) and that many schools are incorporating “habits of work and learning” into their curriculum, standards and grading. I went...
Part 1: Soft Skills or How “Habits of Work and Learning” are important in the workplace – Perseverance and Collaboration

Part 1: Soft Skills or How “Habits of Work and Learning” are important in the workplace – Perseverance and Collaboration

by Rachel Knight | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Soft skills are something employers often say are lacking in the young people they are hiring. What are soft skills? They are the skills that help you KEEP your job (hard skills are the ones that GET you the job). A good thing happening in some schools is that they...
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