You’d be hard-pressed to name three jobs that seem to have as little in common as an electrician, a chef, and an entrepreneur. But even though the work couldn’t be more different, these jobs share one important trait: they all require practical skills that can be gained through hands-on experience in the real working world, […]

Do any of the following ring true to you? You’re in a job that isn’t fulfilling and you can’t stop dreaming about doing something completely different. You’re just starting out in your professional life, having a hard time making the transition from school to work and are unsure of which direction to take. You’re in […]

We have all heard it before: “The best way to guarantee your career future is to go to a good college and get a degree.” The message has been drilled into our heads by guidance counselors, parents, teachers, and the media alike. While it’s true that certain jobs require a degree, you might be surprised […]

The business of higher education is booming. More Americans are going to college now than ever before. But does this mean that more Americans are on the right road to a well-paying, rewarding career? Unfortunately, the research shows that a big investment in an expensive education does not necessarily equal a well-paying job. Instead, many […]

If your company is hard pressed to recruit and retain skilled workers or has had to put a promising project on the shelf for lack of trained hands, you might want to read on. If you answered yes to either question, you’re not alone.  Leaders in many companies I meet complain that they just can’t […]