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Setting Your 2021 Career Goals

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An Advocate for Herself and Those Around Her

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Putting the User First in User-Experience Design

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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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Using Data Modeling to Manage Business Processes

Lori Gray - August 21, 2020

Sarah Al-Sheikhly loves to tell stories using analytics and data modeling.

It all began after graduating from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in public health. She started...

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Finding Career Satisfaction in Interior Design

Andrew Guest - August 20, 2020

Working 80-hour-weeks as a corporate lawyer drove Kelly Finley to look for something else.

That this something turned out to be a drafting course with us, and, ultimately, a career in...

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The Ripple Effect of Healing Through Resilience

Lori Gray - August 20, 2020

From day one, Amy Paulson has experienced trauma. Abandoned shortly after being born in Seoul, South Korea, Amy was then adopted by a family in America months later.

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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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2020 Personal Financial Planning Awards

Sarah Benzuly - August 4, 2020

This year, we virtually celebrate our annual Personal Financial Planning Awards. Hosts Brian Kozel, 2020 chair of the program’s Advisory Board, and Heather Liston, the program director, highlight...

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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 Recap: The New HR

Sarah Benzuly - June 26, 2020

We are in the midst of some very significant changes in our workforce, jobs and management.

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Project Management in a World That Never Stands Still

Sarah Benzuly - June 24, 2020

Technology changes in an instant: what was once cutting-edge is now obsolete. Staying ahead requires flexibility and perspective. For this, we look to seasoned project manager, Anoop Grover.

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Using Project Management Skills Where It Matters

Lori Gray - June 17, 2020

After graduating from UC Berkeley in 2006 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and no longer on a student visa, Toby Atawo moved back home to Toronto, Canada. There, he worked as an account...

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Why the PMP® Certification Matters

Tim Bombosch - June 9, 2020

For those of you who are not yet PMP®-certified and are considering whether to take that next step in your career, now is the time to get going.

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History That Bears Repeating

Lori Gray - May 29, 2020

When I first contacted Certificate Program in Writing graduate and author Bill Truran, he had just heard back from his editor about his first manuscript since finishing the certificate. And how...

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What's Going on at Ursa Minor

Lori Gray - May 21, 2020

Every year, students in and graduates of the...

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Fulfilling Career Goals From a Far Corner of the Country

Andrew Guest - May 21, 2020

We had the opportunity to talk with scholarship recipient and Alaska resident Luke Fulp about his experiences as he completes the Certificate Program in Accounting. We hope you gain some...

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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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Big Data, Big Jobs

Trilogy Education - May 5, 2020

When she was a programming analyst for an investment management firm, Nikitha Rao’s role included cleaning, fetching and standardizing data. “It was the part that happens before data analysts even...

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Data Analytics Boot Camp Grad David Colonia

More Tools in His Belt

Trilogy Education - April 27, 2020

Like many people fresh out of college, David Colonia felt some panic after graduation. He’d worked hard to earn his degree in economics and legal studies, but he felt heavy on soft skills and...

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