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Published 2026-10-12
ISU College of Business marks professional development month
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Idaho State University’s College of Business ran a Professional Development Month with events like one-on-one resume reviews, a business-attire fashion show, Meet the Firms career fair, an Accounting Symposium with industry panels, and an Etiquette Luncheon to prepare students for workplace interactions.
Consider offering recurring, practical campus events—resume clinics, employer fairs, and etiquette training—to strengthen student employability and employer connections.
Consider: Which measurable outcomes (placements, internships, employer follow-ups) should providers track to evaluate the impact of these campus professional-development events?
Why the United States Should Be the World’s Partner on AI Workforce Training
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Op-Ed argues the U.S. should marshal universities, companies and international education partnerships into a coordinated offer to help other countries train workers for an AI-driven economy. The piece cites surveys finding many higher-education institutions lack AI strategies, governance and staff training, and contrasts U.S. assets with China’s national AI education plan and global ambitions.
Consider coordinating institutional partnerships and curricula to position U.S. training providers in international AI workforce programs.
Consider: What standards and governance structures would training providers need to adopt to participate in coordinated international AI workforce partnerships?
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