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The Future of Work Podcast—New Episode!

 

Take Charge of Your 2023 Career Goals!

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The Value of a Certificate

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The Future of Work Podcast—New Episode!

Sarah Benzuly - November 20, 2022

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the way we worked and the skills we needed to succeed in our respective fields was shifting.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Sarah Benzuly - January 30, 2023

It is not by accident that we celebrate Black History Month throughout February. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History and the founder of the Association for the Study of

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February 24 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - January 24, 2023

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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January 27 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - December 14, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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December 9 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - November 15, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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December 13 Online Event: Professional Job Search Strategy Series—Branded Resume Basics

Sarah Benzuly - November 15, 2022

On average, employers spend just six to seven seconds looking at each resume that comes across their desk. So what exactly are they looking for and, most importantly, what will make your resume

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November 14 Event: Climate Masterminds

Sarah Benzuly - October 31, 2022

Climate Masterminds brings together experts and industry players who are developing new technologies and ideas in confronting our climate challenges and ushering in sustainability solutions.

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Acknowledging a Debt and Encouraging Native American Success

Lori Gray - October 28, 2022

National Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity for our entire community to rethink the profound debt it owes to the indigenous peoples who provided the land on which UC Berkeley

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November 17 Online Event: Professional Job Search Strategy Series—Silent and Not-so-Silent Searching

Sarah Benzuly - October 27, 2022

In 2021, record numbers of Americans left their jobs for a variety of reasons. Some were after a higher salary, but many were looking for more flexible work cultures, extended PTO, better benefits

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Take Charge of Your 2023 Career Goals!

Sarah Benzuly - October 27, 2022

Every day, every month, we’re devoted to helping you meet your career and academic goals—whether it’s preparing for graduate school, looking to change your career or advance in your current role.

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October 28 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - September 27, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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This Is Not Your Work-Life Balance From Before Times

Lori Gray - September 23, 2022

The nationwide need for a healthy work–life balance has not changed much since 2003 when the U.S. Senate unanimously supported a presidential proclamation that October be designated National Work

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Put Some STEAM Into Your Career

Sarah Benzuly - September 21, 2022

Let’s defer to famed film director George Lucas, who, in The Heart of the Matter, beautifully said: “The sciences are the ‘how,’ and the humanities are the ‘why’ — why are we here, why do we

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September 14 Online Event: Applying AI—Designing for Ethical and Responsible Use

Sarah Benzuly - September 12, 2022

The future of work has changed, and one of the driving forces is automation and AI. This panel will explore the applications of AI in various sectors—from education to health to HR and other

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Custom Programs Students Work Hand-in-Hand With Startups

Sarah Benzuly - September 1, 2022

Every step Kazuki Nakayashiki takes is propelled by a desire to give back to his community, to leave a positive mark on the world.

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One Week Brings New Ideas, New Talent

Sarah Benzuly - September 1, 2022

A great networking opportunity may just be a Nextdoor post away. At least that’s how Graham Quigley and Summer 2022 custom programs’ lead instructor Brett Yokom met.

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September 30 Online Event: Professional Job Search Strategy Series—Branded Resume Basics

Sarah Benzuly - August 30, 2022

On average, employers spend just six to seven seconds looking at each resume that comes across their desk. So what exactly are they looking for and, most importantly, what will make your resume

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September 30 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - August 24, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Get Into the Back-to-School Mindset

Lori Gray - July 29, 2022

The wave of workers handing in their resignation slips since the start of the pandemic isn’t crashing, according to Fortune.com. In fact, a McKinsey survey cited in the piece puts that number at

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August 19 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - July 26, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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June 29 Online Event: Revolutionizing Leadership for the Future of Work

Sarah Benzuly - June 23, 2022

Given the rapid evolution of technology, seismic social challenges and changing employee expectations, leaders are seeking new insights and practices to up their game and help their organizations

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Why These 10 Soft Skills Should Matter to You

Lori Gray - June 23, 2022

Specialized digital skills are becoming increasingly important and yet jobs are not becoming hypertechnical. Instead, they are becoming increasingly hybrid, mixing human and technical skills—and

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Still Proud, Still Fighting

Andrew Guest - June 3, 2022

After the 2015 Obergefell decision that legalized gay marriage in the United States, the LGBTQ+ community was riding high following an increasing wave of acceptance in national polls

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The Value of a Certificate

Sarah Benzuly - May 30, 2022

Can’t decide between earning a professional certificate or a master’s degree? Both options can fulfill career and hiring requirements, broaden your intellectual horizons and even lead to salary

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June 15 Online Event: Silicon Valley Trends

Sarah Benzuly - May 25, 2022

Goldman Sachs's predicted an "$8 Trillion Opportunity" with The Metaverse. Join us as our panelists from Samsung Next, Uplandme Inc. and ConsenSys discuss why Meta has invested $10B into building

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June 10 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - May 25, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Career Workshop: Design a Big, Bad, Bold Career

Sarah Benzuly - May 19, 2022

Today’s world of work requires a different type of professional. One who is not only talented, intelligent and savvy, but one who is brilliantly bold!

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May 18 Online Event: 'My Good Son: 'The Power and Burdens of Parental Love

Sarah Benzuly - May 5, 2022

There are few things as universal as a parent’s love for their child—and the heartache that can accompany it. But what makes a good parent in a rapidly changing society?

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A 368-Year History

Sarah Benzuly - April 25, 2022

While many equate Jewish as a religion in and of itself, being Jewish is so much more than that. It’s a culture, a family, a sense of self. Of the 7.5 million 2020 Jewish Americans, more than a

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Acknowledging the American in AAPI Heritage Month

Lori Gray - April 25, 2022

The history behind Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month begins with two people with different Asian backgrounds influenced by two different eras in American history: Yuji Ichioka

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May 20 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - April 25, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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April 22 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - April 7, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Celebrating the History and Contributions of Arab Americans

Andrew Guest - April 4, 2022

On April 19, 2021, President Biden became the first sitting president to recognize National Arab American Heritage Month, which has been celebrated by states and cultural leaders since the 1990s.

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Why You Should Study Math and Statistics

Lori Gray - March 24, 2022

From 2010–2020, we had the “decade of statistics.” During that time period, “the number of statistics and biostatistics bachelor’s degrees awarded increased 474 percent.” That growth wasn’t only

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Why Take an Online Course?

Sarah Benzuly - March 22, 2022

There are numerous reasons why you should take an online class and it all starts with your needs. When there’s only 24 hours in a day, pursuing additional education can seem time-prohibitive—but

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March 30 Online Event: The Now and Future of Emerging Marketing Technologies

Sarah Benzuly - March 14, 2022

Moderator Maria Gianotti, Head of Revenue Marketing at Unbabel, will discuss with panelists from Heinz Marketing, DemandBase and Drift how the marketing technology landscape has evolved during the

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April 13 Online Event: The Job Forum and Career Services Workshop

Sarah Benzuly - March 11, 2022

We are proud to co-present with The Job Forum a free job-connector workshop where you can receive expert job-search advice.

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March 18 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - February 28, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Honoring Our Instructors for National Women's Month

Andrew Guest - February 28, 2022

Cleopatra. Queen Elizabeth. Jane Austen. Sojourner Truth. Malala Yousafzai. The names of great women resound throughout history. Standing shoulder to shoulder with those legends have been

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Celebrating Irish American Heritage Month

Lori Gray - February 28, 2022

On March 17, you’ll probably be bombarded by people wearing their finest “Kiss Me I’m Irish” or emerald-green attire to celebrate a man called Saint Patrick. We tend to mark the occasion with

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March 8 Online Event: New Marketing Challenges for Digital Innovators

Sarah Benzuly - February 24, 2022

Marketing leaders face an extremely diverse range of media, technologies and communications to develop strategies and support businesses in lead-gen activities and sound ethical positioning.

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For Students: Public Health Requirements for In-Person Classes

Sarah Benzuly - January 25, 2022

To keep you and those around you safe, you must meet the UC COVID-19 vaccine requirements. We are following the same protocol as UC Berkeley and the University of California.

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February 25 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - January 25, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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For Instructors: Public Health Requirements for In-Person Classes

Sarah Benzuly - January 6, 2022

To keep you and those around you safe, you must meet the UC COVID-19 vaccine requirements. We are following the same protocol as UC Berkeley and the University of California.

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January 21 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - January 4, 2022

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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January 26 Online Event: Love Stories—Memoir Writing and Allyship

Sarah Benzuly - December 17, 2021

Authors Joan Lester and Katya Cengel have both crafted memoirs around a love story. Together, they will talk about what to include and what to leave out when writing about our most intimate

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New Year, New You 2022 Career Goals

Sarah Benzuly - December 8, 2021

If 2021 taught us anything, it’s that there’s no time like the present to take ownership of your career. Dubbed the "great resignation," this year saw a record number of 4 million Americans

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Vaneese Johnson Has Your Back

Sarah Benzuly - November 30, 2021

Vaneese Johnson has six words for you: “Treat your career like a business.” It’s a mantra you should keep whether you’re looking for a job today or in five years from now.

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December 14 Online Event: Conversation With Kim Jenkins, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging at PayPal

Sarah Benzuly - November 24, 2021

Join our speaker series featuring corporate leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion roles who will share their journeys and the insights that they've gained while advocating for these issues in

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December 3 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - November 24, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Event Recap: Symba.io’s Tips As You Start the Job-Search Process

Sarah Benzuly - November 15, 2021

We recently partnered with Symba.io to find out about current hiring trends, best practices when communicating with employers and how to stand out in the hiring process.

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November 9 Online Event: Working With Recruiters

Sarah Benzuly - October 27, 2021

The hiring market is hot right now and recruiters are more active than ever. But how do you get noticed by recruiters?

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November 17 Online Event: Solutions Arena With The X Future

Sarah Benzuly - October 19, 2021

Innovations to improve the way supply chains operate and the way products or information flow are critical. The current pandemic and poor environmental performance have amplified the need to build

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November 12 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - October 19, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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This Year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s Theme is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion”

Lori Gray - October 14, 2021

It’s been 31 years since the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by the U.S. Congress. While much has changed in those years—such as making it unlawful to discriminate against any

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Molte Grazie to Our Italian American Ancestors

Lori Gray - October 14, 2021

Like many immigrants before and after them, Italians came to America because it is viewed as the land of opportunity—something their home country may have stopped being—or they came as refugees

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October 20 Online Event: Symba Job-Seeker Showcase

Sarah Benzuly - October 13, 2021

Learn about current hiring trends, best practices when communicating with employers and how to stand out in the hiring process.

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Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sarah Benzuly - October 8, 2021

In the ever-changing workplace, leaders with expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion are now more important than ever. We are excited that we'll soon be celebrating one year of our special DE

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Mental Health Care for All

Sarah Benzuly - September 27, 2021

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day—nearly 18 months since the onset of COVID-19. The pandemic has certainly up-ended everyone’s lives, causing drastic tolls on our physical and mental well-

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October 1 Online Event: Panel Discussion on the International Art Exchange CITYA (City As Medium)

Sarah Benzuly - September 24, 2021

Join us for an engaging discussion featuring the curators and artists involved in the international art exchange, CITYA (City as a Medium).

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October 13 Online Event: Data-Driven Business Intelligence Fireside Chat

Sarah Benzuly - September 24, 2021

Join us virtually for the third MII Global Marketing Leadership Programme fireside chat.

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October 15 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - September 24, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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November 16 Online Event: Conversation With Jarvis Sam, Vice President, Global D&I at Nike Inc.

Sarah Benzuly - September 24, 2021

Join our speaker series featuring corporate leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion roles who will share their journeys and the insights that they've gained while advocating for these issues in

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September 30 Online Event: The Refugee Story: Beginning, Middle and End

Andrew Guest - September 16, 2021

Discussion on refugees, trauma, and collective vs. individual truth. Who has the right to tell a story?

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Estamos Unidos Americanos

Andrew Guest - September 15, 2021

From September 15–October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This encompasses the panoply of hispanic peoples who have made their home here in California and in the rest of the United

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October 26 Online Event: Conversation With Yemi Akisanya, Global Head of DE&I at Groupon

Sarah Benzuly - September 9, 2021

Join our speaker series featuring corporate leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion roles who will share their journeys and the insights that they've gained while advocating for these issues in

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Four Top Tips to Stop Procrastinating

Andrew Guest - August 31, 2021

Present bias is not a preference for gifts in a blue Tiffany bag but a psychological term for what can lead people to procrastinate. Basically, present bias means that individuals tend to favor

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September 23 Online Event: Solutions Arena With The X Future

Sarah Benzuly - August 27, 2021

Disruptive innovations are revolutionizing the way industries will function. Traditional industries are changing, and emerging technologies are the catalyst that is accelerating their pace.

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September 28 Online Event: Conversation With David Kim, VP Global Diversity Equity Inclusion at Zendesk

Sarah Benzuly - August 27, 2021

Join our speaker series featuring corporate leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion roles who will share their journeys and the insights that they've gained while advocating for these issues in

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September 15 Online Event: Global Marketing Leadership Program Fireside Chat

Sarah Benzuly - August 24, 2021

Join us virtually for the second MII Global Marketing Leadership Programme fireside chat.

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September 17 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - August 23, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Fall Means Back to School

Carolynne Mims - July 28, 2021

Adults going back to college to add to or finish their existing degrees are becoming more common. Those looking for new or enhanced skills are flocking to continuing education, which brings

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August 20 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - July 23, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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August 17 Online Event: Conversation With Dionna Smith, Diversity, Equity at Inclusion at Thumbtack

Sarah Benzuly - June 24, 2021

In the ever-changing workplace, leaders with expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion are now more important than ever.

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Keep It Clean

Sarah Benzuly - June 23, 2021

The Internet remembers. What you post on any of your social media channels stays with you.

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July 23 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - June 21, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Happy Juneteenth! Free at Last… Somewhat

Carolynne Mims - June 17, 2021

Almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation, advancing troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, where their leader pronounced General Order No. 3, a proclamation of the freedom on June 19,

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Event Recap: Back to the Office or Virtual Company?

Sarah Benzuly - June 1, 2021

Leaders across industries are struggling to find the right compromise between business objectives of performance and creativity, efficiency and innovation, and employees voicing their wishes to

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June 18 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - May 20, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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Event Recap: Using LinkedIn to Create Your Digital Brand and Find Your Next Job

Sarah Benzuly - May 20, 2021

LinkedIn is a fairly familiar platform to most professionals—it's an opportunity to build your digital brand and expand your network.

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Ready for a Change?

Sarah Benzuly - May 19, 2021

Are you happy with what you’re doing for a living? Do you wake up ready to take on the day’s challenges? Or, like many others, are you seriously considering a career change?

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Design Thinking Your Career

Andrew Guest - May 18, 2021

UC Berkeley Extension recently hosted Career Week, which sponsored informative events to help our students and community find the career of their dreams. Jeff Eyet, co-founder of big and

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From Berkeley to Startup Success

Alejandro Ruiz - May 5, 2021

I was finishing my Project Management Master at EAE Business School (Madrid) when I first heard about UC Berkeley Global’s “Accelerating Leadership Agility” two-week custom program. I immediately

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May 26 Online Event: How to Negotiate the New Work-Life Balance

Sarah Benzuly - May 3, 2021

What began as a gradual change from the 9-to-5 paradigm to an increasingly flexible approach to working styles has morphed into a complete reimagining of how work gets done in all types of

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May 11 Online Event: Salary and Benefits Negotiations From the Inside Out

Sarah Benzuly - May 3, 2021

Effective salary negotiators understand how to frame the discussion in a way that addresses both sources of motivation, not only for themselves but also in ways that address the company's

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Event Recap: The Future of Work

Sarah Benzuly - May 3, 2021

COVID-19 has not only impacted our personal lives, but it’s also changing how we see our professional work.

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July 20 Online Event: Conversation With Ben-Saba Hasan, Global Culture, DE&I at Walmart Inc.

Sarah Benzuly - April 29, 2021

For this event, we speak with Ben-Saba Hasan, Senior VP and Chief Global Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Walmart, Inc.

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May 14 Online Event: Back to the Office or Virtual Company?

Sarah Benzuly - April 27, 2021

Leaders across industries are struggling to find the right compromise between business objectives of performance and creativity, efficiency and innovation, and employees voicing their wishes to

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May 21 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - April 23, 2021

If you want to watch upcoming global entrepreneurs pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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April 29 Online Event: Future of Supply Chain

Sarah Benzuly - April 13, 2021

For decades, the realm of transportation management, warehouse management and order fulfillment remained set in archaic systems, isolated silos, inefficient processes and limited accessibility.

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June 22 Online Event: Conversation With Leslie Gray, Diversity and Inclusion at Mozilla

Sarah Benzuly - April 8, 2021

Hear from Leslie Gray, Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO, at Mozilla.

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April 22 Online Event: Navigating the Pitfalls and the Opportunities of AI and ML for Business

Sarah Benzuly - April 1, 2021

Gauthier Vasseur—Executive Director of the Fisher Center for Business Analytics, Berkeley Haas School of Business—will moderate this panel discussion with practitioners and learn more about how

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Do Good and Do Well for Yourself

Andrew Guest - March 30, 2021

Volunteering your time is the epitome of altruism, but a related benefit to your selfless service is that it can also give you a career boost.

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Becoming an HR Expert

Jill Vanderkar - March 25, 2021

We support all students who are looking to expand their education—whether that’s preparing for graduate school, working toward a promotion or eyeing a career change.

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May 18 Online Event: Conversation With Holli Martinez, VP, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at T-Mobile

Sarah Benzuly - March 23, 2021

Hear from Holli Martinez, VP, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at T-Mobile

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April 16 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - March 23, 2021

If you are a global entrepreneur and want to pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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You Learn the Good and the Bad in Geography 50AC: California

Lori Gray - March 18, 2021

Every spring, The American Cultures (AC) Center at UC Berkeley selects two recipients for the AC Excellence in Teaching Award. This award recognizes “individual faculty’s exemplary teaching in the

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Why Grammar Should Matter to You

Lori Gray - February 25, 2021

Tables are for eating customers only.

You read the restaurant sign again, and once you are sure it is not a case of “eat or be eaten,” you order food. To go.

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UC Berkeley Global 2021 Career Week: The Future of You

Sarah Benzuly - February 19, 2021

Our Career Services team is pleased to announce the inaugural Career Week: “The Future of You,” to be held March 15-19, 2021.

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March 19 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - February 17, 2021

If you are a global entrepreneur and want to pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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March 5 Online Event: Underground Scholars—Creating a Prison-to-University Pipeline

Sarah Benzuly - February 5, 2021

The Berkeley Global Speaker Series on Equity and Inclusion presents Azadeh Zohrabi, the director of UC Berkeley's Underground Scholars Program.

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Why You Should Have (and Be!) a Mentor

Andrew Guest - February 1, 2021

Employee engagement has stagnated over the past decade or so. According to a recent Gallup report on the State of the American Workplace, 51% of workers are “not engaged and have not been for a

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February 4 Online Event: Future Factories

Sarah Benzuly - January 27, 2021

Our subject-matter experts will dive deeper into the future factories to identify opportunities, threats, challenges and shifts that the convergence of breakthrough technology innovations will

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February 2 Online Event: Black Girls CODE

Sarah Benzuly - January 26, 2021

Join Black Girls CODE, Black Scientists Matter, and UC Berkeley Extension for a conversation with influential women in science.

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Celebrating Our Black Instructors, Students

Sarah Benzuly - January 25, 2021

Needless to say, 2020 put a glaring spotlight on the many crises affecting our country.

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April 20 Online Event: Conversation With LaDavia Drane, Director and Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Amazon Web Services

Sarah Benzuly - January 15, 2021

Hear from Shareka Nelson, Head of Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Amazon Web Services.

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March 16 Online Event: Conversation With Nichelle Grant, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Siemens

Sarah Benzuly - January 15, 2021

Hear from Nichelle Grant, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Siemens, USA.

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February 16 Online Event: Conversation With Shareka Nelson, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Coursera

Sarah Benzuly - January 15, 2021

Hear from Shareka Nelson, who has just started a new role as Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Coursera.

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January 29 Event: The Next Generation of Online Higher Education

Sarah Benzuly - January 15, 2021

The accelerated transfer of almost every component of higher education into the online realm has forever changed the perception of online higher education.

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Online Event: Leaders in Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series, Part I

Sarah Benzuly - December 16, 2020

In the ever-changing workplace, leaders with expertise in diversity and inclusion are now more important than ever.

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Video Series: Berkeley-CNAM Horizon Events

Sarah Benzuly - December 10, 2020

Berkeley Global and CNAM IIM launched the Berkeley-CNAM Horizon Event Series, which brings together leading scientists and professionals from Europe and the U.S. to explore the impact of COVID-19

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2020 Inspirational Instructors

Andrew Guest - December 9, 2020

We value our dedicated instructors. They are working professionals who tirelessly share their experiences and knowledge with their lucky students.
Every year, we honor just a small number of

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February 19, 2021 Online Event: Pitch Global

Sarah Benzuly - December 8, 2020

If you are a global entrepreneur and want to pitch to some of the most well-connected investors in Silicon Valley via zoom, here is your chance.

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December 14, 2020 Event: Career Development—Workplace Trends for 2021

Sarah Benzuly - December 1, 2020

The workplace of the future is ever-changing. It’s necessary to understand the most pressing workforce and management issues companies will face in the future. 

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December 7, 2020 Event: Career Development—Emotional Intelligence

Sarah Benzuly - December 1, 2020

If want to be a leader, you need to consider the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI).

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Setting Your 2021 Career Goals

Jill Vanderkar - December 1, 2020

According to a New York Post article, only 8 percent of people achieve their New Year’s goals. 8 Percent.

But let’s turn that number around. We continue to strive to meet our goal in

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Video Recap: Conversation With Bo Young Lee, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Uber

Sarah Benzuly - November 20, 2020

In the ever-changing workplace, leaders with expertise in diversity and inclusion are now more important than ever.

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Online Event: Harvest at Home—Sweet Potato Pie

Sarah Benzuly - November 20, 2020

Sweet potato pie is a holiday staple in African-American and Southern homes. It is the centerpiece. Traditionally, people think of turkey being the centerpiece. But the real point of Thanksgiving

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Online Event: Career Development—Cross-Cultural Communication

Sarah Benzuly - October 23, 2020

CQ measures your capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations.

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Online Event: Career Development—Professional Ethics

Sarah Benzuly - October 23, 2020

How can you stay on the right side of things at work? Professional ethics is not just the ""golden rule"" or being nice to people.

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Online Event: Career Development—Business Writing

Sarah Benzuly - October 23, 2020

Written business communication in a world of remote work and distributed teams is more important than ever

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Online Event: Using Design Thinking Tools to Develop Your Career Goals

Sarah Benzuly - October 22, 2020

Take control of your next steps using design thinking to explore potential career and life goals. We will use design thinking tools to develop concrete short- and long-term goals.

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Online Event: Career Development—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion II

Sarah Benzuly - September 30, 2020

How can corporations advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) concepts from dialogue and intention into action?

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Online Event: Career Development—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion I

Sarah Benzuly - September 30, 2020

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) address and bring clarity to how identity, racism, microaggressions and implicit bias play a part in the workplace.

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Online Event: Career Development: Presentation Skills II

Sarah Benzuly - September 30, 2020

Excellence in public speaking and presenting is a career accelerator. Don't get stuck in the slow lane!

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Online Event: Career Development: Presentation Skills I

Sarah Benzuly - September 30, 2020

In this webinar, Professor Mendoza-Denton will give a brief overview of the psychological processes regarding bias

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Event: Discrimination and Equity in the Context of Education in America

Sarah Benzuly - September 17, 2020

In this webinar, Professor Mendoza-Denton will give a brief overview of the psychological processes regarding bias: stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.

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Online Events: Teaching Across Screens in Times of Social Distancing

Sarah Benzuly - August 23, 2020

One-hour, interactive workshops showcasing the encouraging work of veteran educators who are active in the current struggle to make remote instruction meaningful and effective during COVID-19.

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Online Event: Hiring Trends and Job Search Resources During COVID-19

Valerie Dow - August 5, 2020

COVID-19 has flipped the traditional job search on its head. The job market is in transition. Gain insights into the latest trends.

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Online Event: How to Develop a Digital Presence to Enhance Your Career

Valerie Dow - August 4, 2020

Having a digital presence is increasingly important to grow your network and career. Learn best practices for showcasing your authentic self online and gain insight into popular networking tools,

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The Value of Internships

Randeep Kullar - July 29, 2020

The dilemma: To get a job, you need experience. But to get experience, you need a job. But is a job the only way to get experience?

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Online Event: How to Refresh Your Résumé and Cover Letter for a COVID-19 Job Market

Valerie Dow - June 26, 2020

Join this webinar on developing critical content and applying formatting tips to help you create a résumé that grabs attention and showcases your accomplishments.

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Online Event: Managing Your Job Search During COVID-19

Valerie Dow - June 23, 2020

Are you feeling uncertain about your job search? Have you been thrown for a loop by transitioning to an entirely virtual environment? Join this webinar to learn about job search tips and resources

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Frontier Tech Event: Adapt to Mobility

Sarah Benzuly - June 17, 2020

Adapt to Mobility brings together experts and industry players who are developing new technology and ideas in transforming cities, the environment and transportation.

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Virtual Event: The Soul of Design—Exploring the Neuroscience of Beauty

Sarah Benzuly - May 22, 2020

Our living and work spaces can have a profound effect on us in both subtle and very direct ways.

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Live Online Experience

Sarah Benzuly - May 15, 2020

Our classes—whether in person or online—are known for bringing in academic and industry experts who bridge theory with practical use. They are your guides or mentors as you learn a new subject

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Online Event: Using Design Thinking Tools to Develop Your Career Goals

Sarah Benzuly - April 27, 2020

Have the past few months made you reassess your career plans? Take control of your next steps using design thinking to explore potential career and life goals.

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Online Event: The Connection Between Industrial Agriculture and Pandemics

Sarah Benzuly - April 27, 2020

In this presentation, evolutionary biologist Rob Wallace will present findings from his research on the evolution and spread of influenzas and other pathogens, and the strong connection between

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Online Event: COVID-19 and the Media

Sarah Benzuly - April 27, 2020

Explore the challenges of reporters and researchers to provide accurate information on a little-known virus and a pandemic of historic proportions.

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Event: U.S. 2020 Census: How to Ensure Everybody Counts in the Time of COVID-19

Sarah Benzuly - April 27, 2020

Learn how Alameda County engages youth in a Student Census Challenge; partners with County’s Complete Count Committee to promote Census centers; and provides census information to students,

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Event: Marketing Manifesto: New Marketing for a New Tomorrow

Lori Gray - April 6, 2020

Berkeley Global and the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers are thrilled to kick off a new, collaborative series of events welcoming professors and industry experts in an engaging online

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Event: How to Apply Design Thinking to Your Career and Your Life

Lori Gray - April 1, 2020

Ready for something motivating and fun? Explore the concepts of design thinking and how to apply them to your career and life goals in this interactive online workshop.

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Find Yourself Working From Home?

Pooja Kandappa - March 23, 2020

Certain circumstances may require you to work from home, or you might choose a flex-work arrangement on certain days if that is an option.

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FAQ: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

- March 16, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ for domestic students.

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FAQ: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for International Students

- March 16, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ for international students.

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Event: Preparing to Publish in Today's Market

Sarah Benzuly - February 20, 2020

In this one-day workshop, find out the pros and cons of each approach and be able to make informed, intelligent decisions about your writing career while avoiding the more common pitfalls.


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Event: Making a Successful Career Transition

Sarah Benzuly - December 9, 2019

Making a career transition can be bewildering: How do you find jobs? How can you stand out as a candidate?

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Frontier Tech Event: Innovation Management

Sarah Benzuly - October 25, 2019

Innovation happens organically in creative environments and keeps corporations competitive. However, economic constraints, workload, employee relations, conflict, deadlines, pressure from

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Frontier Tech Event: Global Macroeconomic Trends

Sarah Benzuly - October 23, 2019

Countdown 2020: Is the economic recovery facing a bump in the road or hitting a wall?

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Frontier Tech Event: Augmented Reality UI/UX Design Panel

Sarah Benzuly - September 30, 2019

Come to our San Francisco campus for a chat with our esteemed panelist about the future of Amazon's Augmented Reality experience.

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Celebrate National Read a Book Day With…Well…a Book!

Andrew Guest - September 4, 2019

The frisson of fear that squirms across your skin as you read a true-crime book. The leap of awe when your favorite fantasy writer conjures up yet another otherworldly detail. The mental nod as a

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Event: Finding a New Career Direction

Sarah Benzuly - July 26, 2019

Do you feel like you are in a rut in your career and long to do something that feels more fulfilling, even if you have no idea what that might be?

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Frontier Tech Event: Growth Marketing and Growth Hacking

Sarah Benzuly - July 9, 2019

Innovation Panel with awesm ventures, Manos via Google Launchpad, PayPal and Slack with a special focus on growth marketing and growth hacking

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Frontier Tech Event: Space for Education

Sarah Benzuly - July 5, 2019

Panel event organized conjointly by the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in San Francisco and UC Berkeley Extension to be held on July 8, 2019.

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Job Forum Night: Small-Group Career Coaching

Sarah Benzuly - June 25, 2019

Looking for input on your résumé and cover letter? Are you thinking about a job search but aren't sure how to get started? Wondering how to leverage your Extension coursework to advance or make a

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Frontier Tech Event: Are You Impact Investing Ready?

Sarah Benzuly - June 14, 2019

On Tuesday, June 18, we will host the 13th annual “Talk Autonomous Cars” networking event. This informal happy-hour setting will bring together autonomous-car enthusiasts who are interested in the

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Frontier Tech Event: Let’s Talk About Autonomous Cars

Sarah Benzuly - June 7, 2019

On Tuesday, June 18, we will host the 13th annual “Talk Autonomous Cars” networking event. This informal happy-hour setting will bring together autonomous-car enthusiasts who are interested in the

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Frontier Tech Event: Augmented Reality and Computer Vision/Machine Learning

Sarah Benzuly - May 31, 2019

Adobe: “We recently shared a preview of Project Aero at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). In partnership with Apple and Pixar, we also announced that we’re adding usdz support to

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Frontier Tech Events: Social Entrepreneurship

Sarah Benzuly - May 31, 2019

On March 11, 2019, a lively discussion on the power and impact of social entrepreneurship was held at our San Francisco campus.

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Frontier Tech Event: Mobile Augmented Reality Makers

Sarah Benzuly - May 31, 2019

On May 6, 2019, augmented reality and computer vision/Machine learning enthusiasts and professionals came to our San Francisco campus to hear from panel experts and watch presentations.

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Frontier Tech Event: Silicon Valley Investing Summit

Sarah Benzuly - May 30, 2019

On April 1, 2019, more than 30 accredited investors—including venture capitalists, Angels, and institutional and corporate representatives from Silicon Valley companies—came to our San Francisco

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6 Takeaways From Our Informational Interviewing Webinar

Cheryl Cline - March 6, 2019

Informational interviews can play a powerful part in your career development. Following best practices can make all the difference in forging mutually beneficial career connections.

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Invest In Yourself

Sarah Benzuly - February 26, 2019

Taking a single course or a full certificate is a worthwhile investment in your career that many companies will sponsor in order to retain great talent. In so doing, many organizations offer

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Photo Event Recap: Niantic Augmented Reality Research Lead and Samsara/Mapbox Product Panel

Sarah Benzuly - December 4, 2018

Sponsored by Epic—a mobile wallet and self-checkout app that incorporates computer vision and augmented reality—the recent Niantic Augmented Reality event saw a lively and engaging Fireside chat

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7 Realistic Career Goals You Can Achieve This Year

Sarah Benzuly - November 29, 2018

Every year, I make a New Year’s resolution. And every year—somewhere around the first week of February—that resolution goes out the window.

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Creating Your Job Search Strategy

Cheryl Cline - September 21, 2018

In this webinar, "Creating Your Job Search Strategy: Practical Tips to Find and Land Your Next Role," career coach and consultant Erin Ewart presents strategies for managing your time, and shares

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Why You Need to Expand Your Professional Network

Lori Gray - August 29, 2018

In 2016, Lou Adler (CEO of performance-based Hiring Learning Systems) and LinkedIn conducted a survey of former job seekers, asking how they landed their current job. According to the findings, “

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21st-Century Careers

Valerie Dow - July 27, 2018

Career coaches, hiring managers and pundits agree that today’s careers are less likely to be linear and more waves of continuous learning and re-invention. What does that mean?

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Get Back Into Career Shape

Sarah Benzuly - June 18, 2018

There are dozens of reasons why professionals exit the workforce. They’re caring for small children. Or they are in the armed forces. Or they are diagnosed with a serious illness or injury. Or

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4 Keys to Emotional Intelligence

Andrew Guest - June 12, 2018

Clip and save this infographic.

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Infographic: 5 Quick and Easy Ways to De-Stress

Lori Gray - May 29, 2018

Feel your stress levels rising? Stop, take a moment and try one of our five easy ways to get the stress out of your day. Post this by your desk so when you need it, you've got a handy visual

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Andrew Guest - May 21, 2018

Last month, we looked at

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7 Videos to Get Your Mind Off of "Stuff"

Lori Gray - May 11, 2018

Earlier this month, I posted some ways to reduce the stress and anxiety that might come from various life situations. Here are seven videos to guide you toward greater mindfulness and becoming

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We Owe It All to You

Andrew Guest - May 10, 2018

We are proud to announce that we’ve been named “Best Continuing Education for 2018” in an Oakland Magazine reader's poll. An East Bay institution since 1891, UC Berkeley Extension now helps tens

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Maintaining Your Mental Health

Lori Gray - April 30, 2018

One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions, including anxiety. It happens to the best of us. You feel as if you keep putting off making a change in your life. Or maybe your

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Do the Side-Hustle!

Cheryl Cline - March 20, 2018

Have you heard of the new career trend sweeping the nation? It’s called the “Side-Hustle” and it enables career changers to test the waters of a new career or pursue a passion without quitting

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Videos: Diversity At Work

Sarah Benzuly - March 15, 2018

With an eye on increasing diversity in the workforce, here are some interesting videos to bring inspiration, awareness and thought-provoking ideas on the power of inclusion. 

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Diversity at Work

Rebecca Lubitz-Marchena - February 27, 2018

Although the statistics point to a growing and more diverse U.S. population, we continue to see patterns of unequal representation in the workforce. The gender pay gap persists in the U.S.

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Infographic: Work/Life/Study Balance Tips

Sarah Benzuly - February 20, 2018

There are numerous resources at your disposal to ensure that you don’t go off-balance when taking a single course or a full certificate’s curriculum. Here are my favorite tips that are not only

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Videos: How Others Find Their Work/Life/Study Balance

Sarah Benzuly - February 9, 2018

Everybody has their own thoughts on how to achieve a work/life balance—or if a work/life balance is even realistic. We culled through the top YouTube videos on how others are finding work/life/

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The Elusive Work/Life/Study Balance

Sarah Benzuly - January 31, 2018

The concept of achieving and maintaining work/life balance feels like one of those buzzwords that is touted, but not often fully ingrained in the corporate culture. When a 40-hour work week looks

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2017 UC Berkeley Extension Honored Instructors

Andrew Guest - January 11, 2018

We recently had the pleasure to join together to celebrate the must-deserved recipients of the 2018 Honored Instructor Awards.

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Thinking of Making a Career Change?

Cheryl Cline - April 18, 2017

Here’s some “food for thought” to help ease your transition.

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How to Succeed as an Online Learner

Sarah Benzuly - October 21, 2016

Online learning, as with any academic endeavor, does require significant effort and a commitment to keeping up with the assignments and engaging with the course material.

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Top 10 Résumé Tips to Get You Noticed

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

Nearly 1 in 5 employees (about 21 percent of the workforce) are planning to leave their current employers.

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Online Employment Resources to Get You Hired

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

A list of resources that includes general job search, information-gathering and resource building tools across all disciplines and professional subject areas.

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Why Informational Interviews Are Crucial to Your Network

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

If you are exploring a new professional area of interest, you may want to set up an informational interview.

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How to Be a Rockstar at Your Job

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

It is your responsibility to take advantage of the opportunities that occur and achieve your goals. No one else is going to manage your career for you.

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Creating a Competitive Application

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

A well-written cover letter gives you an opportunity to clearly demonstrate your suitability for the desired position and lets potential employers get to know you better.

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Preparing for the Job Interview

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

Interviewing is essential for your growth, expanding your network, understanding your value in the marketplace and crafting a career that will meet your highest goals.

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The Job Search

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

How do you decide if it is time to make a change?

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Staying Relevant in the Workforce

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

Researchers were startled to find that "71% of in-demand skills are required across two or more job categories."

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Write a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

A well-written cover letter gives you an opportunity to clearly demonstrate your suitability for the desired position and give potential employers a chance to get to know you better

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Perfecting Your Portfolio

Sarah Benzuly - June 27, 2016

A professional portfolio, in either electronic or hard-copy format, showcases your skills, experiences and accomplishments to a potential employer.

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