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A Maryland nonprofit’s quest to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers

Candid

Maryland New Directions has helped motivate men and women in the greater Baltimore area find new career opportunities for nearly 50 years. In addition to conceiving new methods and technologies to deliver our services, we are in constant communication with local employers, asking them what they need and want to see from candidates.

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Maryland CPAs Group Partners With IBM to Make Members Future Ready

Associations Now

Through a partnership with IBM, the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants is training CPAs on technology such as artificial intelligence and data science—and preparing them for a rapidly changing landscape. As an association, we could never afford the resources to stay on top of this emerging technology.”.

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Local Mission, Local Partner - Friday Fix

YourMembership

Technology. Let’s imagine for a moment that you are the Maryland Association of Ice Road Truckers (This is an attempt to fictionalize an association. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Add-On Products. News + Press. Management Team. Partner Programs.

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Association Brain Food: 10.20.23

Reid All About it

Explore how immersive technologies, interactive displays and innovative soundscapes are redefining engagement and transforming the event landscape. Host: MPI Speakers: Julie Haddix, Senior Director, Solutions Marketing, and Taylor Bohn, Event Technology Lead, Meetings & Events, Cvent Tue 10/24 at 2 p.m. CMP credit. to 5 p.m. –

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

Spark Consulting

Familiarize yourself with new learning technologies. Maryland Association of CPAs. Conduct ongoing and in-depth workforce analysis (and we have some specific tips how to do that). Clearly define actual competencies needed (stop the “degree as proxy” madness!). Clearly define career pathways. Consider certification.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.15.20

Reid All About it

and Europe, changing regulations as a result of the pandemic, virtual meetings and the rapid release of new technology, legal disclaimers and new Force Majeure language, and the new HCP experience. What new technologies can they employ? Presenter: Julia Vallera, Technology and Instructional Design Consultant. More info/register.

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Friday Top 5

Thanks For Playing

I had the opportunity to head up to the wilds of Maryland for the Columbia Idea Swap this week (and thanks to Peggy Hoffman for inviting me).

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