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Are you a veteran — or do you know a veteran — making the transition back to civilian life? Many of the skills veterans gain during their service, including leadership, problem-solving, teamwork and specialized technical skills, are valuable in the workforce. SkillUp Coalition leveraged their extensive upskilling and career resources and expertise to launch a guide that helps veterans learn to apply those transferable skills and transition smoothly to a civilian career. Learn more about transferable skills in the video below and find the link to SkillUp's veteran guide in the comments. https://lnkd.in/eDuUEmit #veterans #skills #transferableskills #hiring

???Does your organization offer transformative career-connected learning solutions for learners aged 11-22? ???Are you advancing opportunities for career exploration for young adolescents or activating industry partnerships? ???Does your solution or program have demonstrated impact and is it ready to scale? Apply to Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge for the chance to receive up to $1M in funding and join Catalyze’s national community of practice. ?? Link in the comments below. ?? #catalyzechallenge #careerconnectedlearning #careereducation #funding

?? There's a labor shortage looming and employers must act now to address it, Ramona Schindelheim writes in WorkingNation, referencing a new report from Lightcast. ?? The report, ?????? ???????????? ??????????: ???????????????? ?? ????????????-?????????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ????????????????, suggests solutions including: ? Prioritizing skills development and adaptability over college degrees ? Exploring the potential of AI ? Focusing on upskilling and reskilling Read the full feature or go to the report directly at the links below. ?? #laborshortage #hiring #skills #ai

Join us in welcoming the newest member of the SINA team, Anna Tomka! ? Anna brings expertise in social media marketing, content creation and media strategy across the social impact and edtech spaces. She is passionate about equitable access to education and economic opportunity and is excited to drive impact alongside SINA's partners. ?? Talk to her about meaningful storytelling, career-connected learning and anything to do with film.

Today's rapidly changing job market poses more interconnected and complex challenges than ever before. ?? How do we reshape work and learning to unlock human potential while solving employer needs? Join the SINA team at the Human Potential Summit to explore innovative approaches to talent development and career-connected education. The Summit features keynotes, case-study based sessions and an interactive Idea Marketplace. Each offers opportunities to engage with industry leaders and thought leaders — like?Alison Griffin,?Dr. Angela Jackson,?Dawn Karber,?Ellie Bertani,?Joshua Wright,?Paul Fain,?Ramona Schindelheim,?Sean Segal,?Sienna Daniel?and?Taylor McLemore, to name just a few — and discover strategies that will transform how we recognize and cultivate talent. ?? Dates: October 14-16, 2024 ?? Location: Denver, Colorado ?? You don't want to miss this. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eBRncMqf #HumanPotentialSummit #Talent #FutureOfWork #CareerConnectedLearning #HR

???Career-connected learning is mutually beneficial to learners, workers and employers, writes the Charles Koch Foundation. But what does career-connected learning really mean? It’s more than a single annual career fair or just asking students what they want to be when they grow up. ?? Catalyze, one of the nation’s largest communities of practice focused on career-connected learning, defines it as “a catalyst that can prepare learners to thrive in the modern world of work — first, by bridging the gap between student interest and industry need, and second, by introducing young people to fulfilling pathways that connect passion to career success.” Read the full piece at the link in the comments. ?? #careerconnectedlearning #k12education #careereducation #professionaldevelopment

???Each member of the SINA team brings diverse experiences and perspectives to our work. Senior director Faye Davis focuses on collaboration and strategy for our partners. A natural communicator, build trusting relationships is her superpower. She has managed a large portfolio of projects working to innovate and elevate skills-based hiring, job quality, sector-specific workforce strategies, and inclusive regional economic development. ???Outside of work, you can find Faye teaching hot yoga, cold plunging, and leading an adventurous life with her two energetic young kids, husband and a French bulldog named Morty. Talk to her about anything — she loves connecting with new people! #meettheteam #communications #economicdevelopment #strategy

???This week GitLab Foundation announced the second round of its AI for Economic Opportunity Fund in partnership with Ballmer Group and OpenAI. ???Why it’s a big deal: Nonprofits are often the last in line to test and implement new technologies. This multi-million dollar fund will give nonprofits the resources they need to leverage new technologies and accelerate economic opportunity. ???For context: This fund will build on the learnings and successes from the first round of AI for Economic Opportunity grants, where more than $2M was granted to 13 impactful organizations. This round will focus on demonstration and scaling, so if you have a high potential project or idea, head to the links in the comments for more details and to apply. ? #ai #fundingalert #techforgood #socialimpact

???Each member of the SINA team brings diverse experiences and perspectives to our work. Brejamin Perkins collaborates with clients to refine internal and external communications, develop content tailored to diverse audiences, and implement targeted social media strategies. As a former TV news journalist, she’s thrilled to leverage her experience to support meaningful causes that promote economic opportunities for everyone. ????Talk to her about public speaking, LifeTime movies, and the best restaurants in Austin.

?? “Rapid adoption means that the demand for AI skills is not just confined to tech companies, but is expanding into fields like healthcare, finance and manufacturing. It's a reminder that AI readiness is becoming a fundamental requirement across the board," said Alex Swartsel, managing director of Jobs for the Future (JFF)'s Center for AI and the Future of Work. In the most recent episode of Work Shift’s The Cusp podcast, Alex; Tiffany Hsieh, director of innovation programs at JFF; and Lydia Logan, vice president of global education and workforce development at IBM discussed the current and future state of AI skills and readiness with Paul Fain. ?? Some of our favorite insights include: — While technical skills are essential, durable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability, are essential in the AI era. They enable workers to navigate and adapt to the changing work landscape. — There are two major challenges facing AI education: updating curriculum to keep up with the rapid pace of AI advancements and ensuring AI education reaches historically underserved groups. — To help learners and earners succeed, employers and educators need to foster robust support systems, including mentorship, financial support and real-world project experiences. ?? #ai #artificialintelligence #wkdev #aieducation