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Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Advocating for Women and Girls

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March marks the annual celebration of Women’s History Month, a time to highlight the significant contributions that women and girls have made to society. As we take a step back to consider the incredible leaders, past and present, …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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ARE YOU CATHOLIC? INTERESTED IN FIGHTING POVERTY?

Diocese Of Davenport Catholic Campaign For Human Development Internship

Who? Any U.S. Catholic with an interest in solidarity building, participation of the poor, and Catholic Social Teaching. Spanish-speaking preferred but not required.

What? Intern will work with one local CCHD …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Calling all International Vikings!

Cultural Orientation and Adjustment Workshop

We understand that transitioning to a new country can be both exhilarating and challenging. That’s why we’re here to offer valuable support and guidance through our Cultural Orientation and Adjustment Workshop.

This workshop is geared …

By Sumita Amrik
Sumita Amrik CORE Career Coach (S.T.E.M and Environment)
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Research Revelations

Name: Fernanda Rubi

Major: Majoring in Political Science, Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication, and Communication Studies

School Year: Senior

Hometown/Country: Managua, Nicaragua

Fun Fact: My two sisters and I share the same first name (Maria)

My Research

I Participated in …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Fave Questions to Ask an Interviewer 💬✍🏻

Ever wondered what to ask when the interviews says… “Do you have any questions for me?”.

Here are a list of great idea:

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Employment Tips for International Students

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Viking Connections

Jen Bevington

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  • Educational Equity Professional Sonoma State University
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Jenn Darby

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Iowa
  • Academic Advisor Eastern Iowa Community College
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Deb Erhart

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Sugar Land, Texas
  • Human Resources Talent Acquisition Consultant Fort Bend Independent School District
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Brent Ericson

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  • Fairfax, VA
  • Assistant Dean of Students George Mason University
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Amelia Garza

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  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager Alzheimer's Association®
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Zachary George

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Director of College and Fair Relations StriveScan
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Travis Greenlee

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Iowa City, Iowa
  • Director of Engineering Career Services University of Iowa
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Paige Henricks

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Educational Consultant and Professional Development Coordinator Self-Employed
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Emily Jacobs

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Carpentersville, Illinois
  • Program Coordinator and Freshmen elective teacher Dundee-Crown High School
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Alicia Koepke

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Des Plaines, Illinois
  • STEM Teacher Chippewa Middle School
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Sallie Konrardy

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • Professional School Counselor Rock Island-Milan School District #41
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Sara Kumpula

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Ingleside, Illinois
  • Middle School Band Teacher Big Hollow Middle School
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Skill Building Courses

Human Resources: Creating an Employee Handbook

Taught by Don Phin
Truly effective employee handbooks don’t just help companies remain compliant with the law—they can also express an organization’s culture and…

The Unspoken Rules of High Performers and High Potentials

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
What separates top performers from the rest? Why do some get ahead, while others struggle? In this audio-only course, Gorick…

Build a Personal Learning Plan and Stick with It

Taught by Shanita Williams
As the world changes, companies and businesses respond to these changes with changes of their own, and many employees feel…

The Future of Workplace Learning (2020)

Taught by Amanda Nolen
HR leaders know that workplace learning is the difference between people—and the companies that employ them—staying relevant or becoming redundant.…

Ultralearning: Accelerate Your Career and Outsmart the Competition (Blinkist Summary)

Taught by Blinkist
Ultralearners are ordinary people who can master difficult skills with extraordinary speed. As a result, they achieve tremendous personal success…

Supporting Your Kids’ Learning at Home

Taught by Kat Anderson
Corbin and Kat Anderson have spent years perfecting their teaching craft in both physical and virtual classrooms. During the COVID-19…

Creating a Culture of Learning (2020)

Taught by Jason Mulero
When you deliberately engage employees through learning, they’re 48% more likely to find purpose in their work. But learning and…

Setting and Managing Realistic Expectations for Your L&D Program

Taught by Karl Kapp
Learning and development (L&D) success requires setting proper expectations. Stakeholders may have wildly different ideas about the budget, the format,…

Motivating Your Team to Learn

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Getting employees to engage with training is hard. Adult learners don’t have the same time and energy as full-time students.…

Practical Success Metrics in Your Training Program

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
Training is hard; measuring the effectiveness of training is even harder. Learn how to explain the value of your L&D…

Your L&D Organization as a Competitive Advantage

Taught by Karl Kapp
Learning and development (L&D) helps improve productivity, customer experience, and a business’s bottom line. But many L&D professionals don’t feel…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who you are, what you…

Ram Charan on Coaching High Potentials

Taught by Ram Charan
High-potential employees are the key driver of an organization’s future success and performance-but who are these future leaders? Where do…

Developing Managers in Organizations

Taught by Roberta Matuson
Managers have tremendous influence over how employees feel about their jobs. By developing a strong pool of managers, you can…

Creating a Leadership Development Program

Taught by Bonnie Hagemann
An organization’s talent should be its strategic advantage. By taking the time to build a thoughtful, strategic leadership development program,…

Managing High Potentials

Taught by Sara Canaday
Managing high potentials gives you an opportunity to pave the way for some of your organization’s strongest talent. High potentials…

Managing High Performers

Taught by Sara Canaday
Managing high performers gives you an opportunity to pave the way for some of your organization’s strongest talent. By strategically…

Organizational Learning and Development

Taught by Britt Andreatta
To attract and retain top talent, organizations need to provide opportunities to learn and grow. Learning and development (L&D) programs…

Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement

Taught by Karl Kapp
Engaged students become more active learners. Help set learners up for success by teaching in a more interactive and immersive…

Teaching Techniques: Blended Learning

Taught by Chris Mattia
Blended learning is all about the students: combining instruction with digital resources to help increase student achievement and engagement. In…

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