Undergraduate students will have access to $4,500 towards an internship or research opportunity beginning sophomore year.Today’s job market is uncertain and for a college student getting ready to enter the workforce, that can be stressful. At American University, a brand-new program called "AU Ready" aims to give students the skills, and finances they need to land their first job. “You need the academics, plus the network, plus the experience and this allows us to fold all three together in a really organized and meaningful way," said Liz Romig, the Interim Assistant Vice Provost at American University's Career Center. Over 85% of American University students have at least one internship. and some of those don’t pay. AU Ready hopes to ease that burden, making $4,500 available to every undergraduate student for an internship or research opportunity.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Central Illinois union painter shares the value of apprenticeships in a statewide professional development program - Addy Carnahan, Lauren Warnecke, WGLT NPRIllinois
Jalissa Jones, also from ISU's Center for Specialized Professional Support, said people tend to think of apprenticeships being exclusively related to trades, but that's not always the case. “Another really vital part of this program is the idea of changing people's minds about what apprenticeships and what apprentices look like,” she said. “It can be in medical field. It could be in cybersecurity or insurance. There's a lot of insurance apprenticeships, which is not something I knew before I started working at this job.…I think that is the forward face of apprenticeship.”
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Registration open for Introduction to Data Analytics online certificate course - Newport-News Center
Data analytics skills are in high demand across a wide range of careers and industries. Register now for Virginia Tech’s Introduction to Data Analytics certificate course and build skills that can help power your career forward. The six-week course begins Tuesday, July 28, and will meet online each Tuesday from 2–4 p.m. Pamplin College of Business faculty members Barbara Fraticelli, Reza Barkhi, and Jacob Shortt will lead course modules designed to help participants:
Establish a foundation: Learn the history, core terms, and key concepts that provide a strong understanding of data analytics and why it matters.Develop skills: Build in-demand skills and gain hainds-on experience you can apply in the workplace.Apply knowledge: Use case studies and industry-specific examples to explore how data analytics can support marketing, increase revenue opportunities, improve efficiency, and create other competitive advantages.
Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion from Virginia Tech, along with continuing education units (CEUs) based on total contact hours.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CBS 2 Chicago reports: Cook County Jail teams with Olive-Harvey College to offer forklift certification program for inmates - City Colleges of Chicago
Inmates operating heavy machinery may sound counterintuitive, but at the Cook County Jail, it’s a major opportunity for women behind bars. They are getting the chance to learn a trade to help them find a job when they get out. At the Cook County Jail, on the other side of the barbed wire, you’ll find something unexpected is going on. In the freezing temps, chains dangle from a guard watching 10 incarcerated women, all layered under their heavy-duty orange jumpsuits.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees - Jessica Dickler, CNBC
More high school graduates are opting for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials.
This year, enrollment gains in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs outpaced bachelor degrees, according to a new report.
Also boosting the appeal: New workforce Pell Grants aimed at helping students pay for short-term job training programs.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Friday, April 17, 2026
Microcredentials Confuse Employers, Colleges and Learners - Susan D’Agostino, Inside Higher Ed
Three recent studies highlight confusion about alternative credentials. But all parties seek quality, verifiable, bite-size, low-priced online offerings targeting specific industries. Reskilling. Upskilling. Certificates. Certifications. Badges. Licenses. Microcredentials. Alternative credentials. Digital credentials. So many terms. So little agreement on what they mean, least of all in higher ed. “Employers say, ‘It’s great that this individual has these skills, but we’ll ask our own questions to verify the learner’s knowledge,’” Kyle Albert, assistant research professor at the George Washington University Institute of Public Policy, said. “It’s a trust-but-verify situation.”
Thursday, April 16, 2026
To Win the AI Race, America Must Close the Digital Divide - Chhaya Kapadia, New America
On its march towards an AI-driven future, our federal government has stopped prioritizing whether all Americans can get online. This retreat is not just harmful to people; it’s contrary to the administration’s goals to “usher in a new Golden Age of American Innovation.” After releasing an AI Action Plan last summer designed to “achieve [U.S.] global dominance” in AI, the White House followed up with a policy framework this March charging that “American workers must benefit from AI-driven growth, not just the outputs of AI development, through youth development and skills training, the creation of new jobs in an AI-powered economy, and expanded opportunities across sectors.” Yet, while the government is putting so much effort into accelerating the nation’s adoption of AI, it has halted or cut funding meant to close the digital divide—undermining its stated interest in winning the race for tech supremacy.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Harvard expands access to free AI and coding courses online - Nucleus AI, Your Story
Want to learn AI without spending a fortune? These free Harvard courses cover programming, data science, and machine learning. Harvard University is offering a range of free online courses through edX, allowing anyone to access high-quality lectures, assignments, and study materials at no cost. The courses are self-paced, beginner-friendly in parts, and structured enough for serious upskilling. Here are some of the most relevant courses you can start right now!
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
From Ba to UNSW: Pratyaksha continues family legacy - Waisea Nasokia, Fiji Sun
At 17, during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2021, she completed an online Certificate in Financial Accounting from Harvard University in just two months.Growing up in a business family, Pratyaksha Dayal always knew where she wanted to go. Inspired by her grandfather, Prakash Dayal, and later her father, Jay Dayal, the 22-year-old has now taken a major step towards that goal—graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales in Sydney. She majored in Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship after three years of study.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Ending the era of unpaid internships - Florida Atlantic University, Inside Higher Ed
Florida Atlantic University wants to turn this system on its head by ending the era of the unpaid internships. Forty percent of Florida Atlantic’s student body is Pell-eligible and many balance low-paid work to support themselves financially during their studies. “Looking at the data, we realized that we need to go out and fund internships that would not otherwise exist,” explains Florida Atlantic president Adam Hasner. The university is located in southeast Florida, a region where job creation is growing and internships are available year-round, so he wanted to leverage its unique geographical advantage.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Culinary 1st! UH Community College students earn Japanese certification - University of Hawaii
Culinary students from Kapiʻolani, Kauaʻi and Leeward Community Colleges had the rare opportunity to earn an internationally recognized credential, the Bronze Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries. This was the first time the program was offered in Hawaiʻi and only the second time in the U.S. The program gave 41 UH Community College students a globally recognized resume builder, and a credential backed by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Instruction was led by Chef Takeshi Suda, from Yamagata Prefecture.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
New Saint Vincent College certificate aims at developing values-based leaders - St. Vincent's College
Thanks to collaborative efforts between the Saint Vincent College Education Department and the Fred Rogers Institute (FRI), graduate students and professionals in child- and youth-serving fields will soon be able to enhance their leadership skills through the Certificate in Values-Based Leadership program. The 15-credit, graduate-level program is offered fully online and focuses on the leadership example of Fred Rogers, a Latrobe native, minister and beloved TV personality who created and hosted “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” “This mutually beneficial program allows the FRI to teach three of the courses, strengthening its instructional presence while giving our graduate students access to a deeply meaningful, one-of-a-kind learning experience grounded in Fred Rogers’ timeless principles,” said Dr. Tracy McNelly, chair of the Education Department housed in the College’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
HBCU Rust College Launches New Workforce Training Program in Cybersecurity - Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Rust College, a historically Black educational institution in Holly Springs, Mississippi, recently launched a new initiaThe program, developed in partnership with the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy) and Cisco Systems, will provide participants with cybersecurity certificates from Rust College, as we.ll as industry-approved certifications, career coaching, statewide recruitment services, and laptops As the job market continues to grow rapidly in this area, we want to ensure our students at Rust Coll ege, and all Mississippians, are equipped to contribute their talents and take advantage of good-paying jobs,” said Johnny M. Moore, President of Rust College. “By partnering with MCITy and Cisco, we can build a skilled, globally minded workforce to protect critical sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education against evolving cyber threats.”
https://jbhe.com/2026/04/rust-college-launches-new-workforce-training-program-in-cybersecurity/
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Texas State Technical College to launch AI certificate program - Areebah Bharmal, Big Country
A new certificate program at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) will combine full-stack web development and AI skills. The AI Implementation Specialist Certificate Program is expected to be available as early as Fall 2027. “It’s intended to prepare students to go out into the workplace and help companies with implementing AI into their products and services, which are mostly delivered by the web these days,” said Eric Castro, Director of Alignment for Web Design and Development at Texas State Technical College.
Monday, April 6, 2026
San Jacinto College launches artificial intelligence certification - Catherine White, Community Impact
San Jacinto College is now offering the artificial intelligence foundations advanced technical certificate, which is designed to support practical skills and applications, according to a March 31 news release from the college. What you need to know. The coursework explores AI fundamentals, its applications in cybersecurity and policy, as well as broader ethical and legal concerns, such as privacy and bias, according to the news release. The certification is open to individuals who already hold an associate degree or higher, according to the news release.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
‘AI-shaped economy’ now has students rethinking their majors - Matt Zalaznick, University Business
Workforce disruptions caused by generative AI have some students rethinking their majors with one analysis characterizing higher education’s relationship with AI as “both promising and complex.”
More than 40% of bachelor’s degree students and more than half of those seeking associate’s degrees said generative AI has caused them to consider changing their major or field of study, according to a a new Gallup poll.
About one in seven students surveyed at both levels said “preparing for AI and other technological advances is an important reason they enrolled.”
AI is not yet the “primary driver” academic and enrollment decisions, Gallup’s authors contend. They urge higher leaders to ensure students have opportunities to learn the AI skills needed to succeed in a changing workforce.
“These findings highlight growing student attention to how well degrees align with an AI-shaped economy,” the survey concluded.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Career Guidance for in 2026 - Suyash Raizada, Blockchain Council
Career Guidance in 2026 looks different from what many students were told just a few years ago. The entry-level market remains competitive, but it is also clearer about what it rewards: demonstrable skills, relevant experience, and the ability to work effectively in hybrid environments. Employers are hiring more graduates overall, and many are screening less by GPA than in the past. This creates real opportunity for students who can prove competence through portfolios, internships, and micro-credentials. This guide covers the most practical career tips you can apply now, including how to define a Career Goal, build a skills-first profile, and use AI tools responsibly for personalization and job readiness.
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