The first Oakland University - Pawley Lean Institute Community Service Internship started in the fall of 2019. The program was an innovative partnership between the Pawley Lean Institute and Boston’s Lean Enterprise Institute. The initiative was developed to put “Lean Thinking” into projects at non-profit, community service organizations. This would provide an opportunity for an Oakland University (OU) student to earn money via an internship and strengthen their resume with the completed project. The community service organization would implement a more efficient process through the completed project and any funder to the program would meet its community service outreach vision.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Here Are the Odds of Landing a Summer Internship at Goldman Sachs or JPMorgan - Sharin Shibu, Entrepreneur
Goldman Sachs had a 0.7% acceptance rate for its 2025 summer internship, which began last week.
The bank noted that it was “the most competitive” internship application cycle in its history.
The firm is already conducting final interviews for next year’s internship class.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Remote Internships for University Students: For College Students in the USA - Michael, the Licking News
Remote Internships for University Students have gained traction, as they bring opportunities for students who want to gain work experience while not being tied to a specific location. The concept of working from anywhere seems to be a smart move, as it balances academics and career growth. On the ground level, Remote Internships for University Students seem to be a viable situation because they bring flexibility, industry exposure and more. But from a deeper perspective, it also raises some significant questions about whether it should really help a student or just be a trend.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Brandeis University's Hornstein Program offers full scholarships to recently laid-off federal workers - Brandeis University
In response to the wave of recent federal layoffs, Brandeis University’s Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program will offer a limited number of full-tuition scholarships to eligible former federal employees and contractors. The initiative, which is available to candidates for the fall 2025 semester who wish to pursue a master’s degree within the Hornstein program, is designed to support talented professionals seeking to develop careers in Jewish nonprofit and communal sectors. Through this scholarship, applicants can choose to pair their Hornstein degree with a Master of Public Administration (MPP) or Master of Business Administration (MBA), pathways that provide them with the fundraising, strategy and human-resources skills they need to make successful career transitions into the Jewish communal sector. “These scholarships reflect our deep respect for individuals who have dedicated their careers to the public good,” said Liora Norwich, director of the Hornstein Program. “We are proud to offer this opportunity to build new leadership pathways for those who wish to now serve the Jewish community.”
Monday, July 7, 2025
Morgan State University Awarded State Grant to Train Displaced Federal Workers as Certified Teachers - Morgan State U
In a forward-looking response to Maryland’s urgent call to strengthen its educator workforce, Morgan State University is launching a transformative initiative that provides displaced federal workers with a streamlined pathway into the teaching profession. Backed by a $100,000 Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Morgan’s new Transitioning to Teaching: A Strategic Response to Both the Diverse Teacher Shortage and Employment Crisis in Maryland program provides strategic innovation and impact that answer the state’s dual challenge of teacher shortages and employment displacement. The grant is part of Gov. Wes Moore’s $1-million statewide effort to help Marylanders — especially those displaced by recent federal layoffs — transition into new, stable careers in education. Morgan was among 11 institutions selected to receive funding to develop targeted retraining and licensure programs.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Cybersecurity Company Launches In-House 'University' Training Program -Patrick Kennedy, Star Tribune
Struggling to find enough qualified professionals in the field, the Minneapolis-based NetSpi started "NetSpi University," which pays for six months of training for new employees who lack experience. As cyber threats increase, companies need more protection to keep pace. Cyber crime losses exceeded $16 billion in 2024, a 33 percent increase over the prior year, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. Minneapolis-based NetSpi specializes in proactive security by building up a company’s cyber protections and testing those systems rather than taking a reactive approach.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Lincoln University pilots one-year Employment Academy certificate Katie Grawitch, KBIA
Lincoln University is collaborating with the Missouri Department of Social Services on a pilot program for its Employment Academy, a one-year certificate program that combines credit-bearing online coursework with internship opportunities across Missouri. The inaugural spring semester of the program saw 11 students taking online courses across five “cohorts” or concentrations, including cybersecurity, direct care, office administration, accounting and administrative associate. After completing two eight-week online sessions, students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are eligible to complete a paid internship program during their second semester.
Friday, July 4, 2025
Transforming your university into a forward-facing, future-ready institution. - Steven Mintz, Inside Higher Ed
In today’s fast-paced market, traditional degree programs are increasingly seen as too rigid or broad to meet the demands of employers and learners alike. Universities are addressing this gap by experimenting with microcredentials, modular certificates and digital badges that target specific skills and competencies. These focused learning modules can be stacked over time, allowing students to build up a portfolio of verified skills that complement their larger degree programs. This model offers flexible and affordable pathways for career advancement, enabling learners to update their expertise in areas like digital literacy, data analysis or emerging fields such as artificial intelligence.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Who are AI leaders in Africa’s expanding digital ecosystem? - Maina Waruru, University World News
According to Coursera’s 2025 Global Skills Report, South Africa is the most artificial intelligence (AI)-advanced country in Africa and 61st in the world. Tunisia, Kenya and Morocco are in positions 68, 78 and 80, respectively. Other African countries making it to the top 100 globally include Ghana, Rwanda, Botswana, Egypt, Zambia, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and Cameroon. The report covers data collected from 109 countries, representing 56% of the world’s recognised sovereign states. A new feature in the report is the AI Maturity Index, a comparative analysis of global readiness that assesses progress in AI learning, research and innovation. The micro-credentials education company ranked South Africa, Tunisia, Kenya and Morocco as ‘emerging’ in AI-readiness and the rest of the continent, alongside numerous countries in Asia and Latin America, as ‘lagging’.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Samaritan’s Feet Offers Transformational Internship Opportunities for College Students - CIAA
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to share three dynamic internship opportunities now available through Samaritan’s Feet International, an organization dedicated to creating a world with zero shoeless children. These internships provide meaningful, hands-on experience for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to make a global impact through nonprofit service and leadership. Samaritan’s Feet is a humanitarian aid organization that serves and inspires hope by providing shoes to those in need around the world. With the belief that a new pair of shoes can be a foundation for a better life, the organization has distributed millions of pairs of shoes to children in over 100 countries.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
UW-Whitewater Continues Support of Workforce Needs - Kari Borne, UWW
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been awarded funds for the development of three microcredentials designed to meet regional workforce needs. The grants provided by the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) are part of the organization’s Microcredential Project, which targets individuals seeking employment or upskilling in high-demand fields. “For decades, the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education has offered professional development programs in areas like teacher education and counseling, and with these microcredentials, we will now be able to meet growing workforce needs by fast-tracking people into high-demand careers,” says Matt Vick, dean.
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