Technology and Careers

Sundar Pichai encourages all people to embrace technology , even if they do not intend to be computer programmers even technologists.

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University Programs Which Do Not Lead to Gainful Employment

Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez provides a list of educational programs which the US Government deemed a poor investment .

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Evaluating Credentials

Goldie Blumenstyk observes that a today a credentialing summit will be held in Washington, DC. This gathering of business, labor and education leaders will examine the growing number of educational credentials, and recommend a means to determine their value. They are partnering with Workcred, which is attempting to establish national standards for denoting educational accomplishment.

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When to Cease Striving for Academic Work

Julie Vick and Jennifer Furlong discuss when it is appropriate to cease striving for an academic position . The sad fact is that for many fields, universities churn out more qualified graduates than can find full-time work.

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