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What Should Associations Do to Bridge the Education to Employment Gap?

Spark Consulting

If you’ve been persuaded by the information I’ve shared about The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm the past few days that we do have a large-scale problem that associations are uniquely equipped to address (and I hope you have), the next question is: where do we start? Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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Community for Career Development: A Look Inside One NAVUG Community Member’s Journey

Higher Logic

From Formal Education to Dedicated Mother. I had friends from South Africa, New Zealand, Europe, and close to home here in Ohio. While I was excited about this new opportunity and experience, my first thoughts were, “Where do you go to college for an education in NAV Administration?”. The immediate answer is, "Nowhere."

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Best Benefit Ever: Ohio Attorneys Expand Legal Education Resources

Associations Now

Members of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association both have something to gain from a new cooperative agreement. The Ohio State Bar Association is enhancing an existing program to expand continuing legal education for members of the Akron Bar Association , resulting in a big payoff for both organizations’ members.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.14.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… #ASAE20. I didn’t see anything about discussion or networking opportunities so I said forget it, I can find education on my own. Education : The sessions I attended were really good. Monica Cox, Professor at The Ohio State University.

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5 ways your members can up their odds of getting hired from a job board.

YourMembership

The article originally appeared on the blog site of the Ohio State Bar Association. The following is a guest blog by certified HR professional, executive coach and CV writer, Carrie Maldonado, who divides her time between consulting with small to mid-size businesses and career coaching with executives in transition.

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The Perfect Storm

Spark Consulting

I’d like to share some sobering statistics about higher education and employment: In the United States, students graduate from college with an average debt load of nearly $29,000. 47% of college-educated workers under 25 work in jobs. form of postsecondary education or training. Total student debt in the U.S.

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Do Your e-Learning Efforts Match Up with Your Members’ Needs and Expectations?

YourMembership

It’s been a great week in Dayton, Ohio as I wrap up my time at the 2015 Ohio Association of Association Executives Annual Conference. Trends in adult learning all point to online learning as preferred choice for continuing education and certification for professionals.

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