Education and Career

PwC Canada and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have launched the "Jump Start Your Career" program, an initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of cloud engineering professionals in Canada. This program will provide 125 final-year university students across the country with fully funded AWS certifications, mentorship from PwC experts, and...

A recent survey conducted by the Mainichi Shimbun and Tokyo-based IT firm Penmark Inc. reveals that two out of three university students in Japan are interested in pursuing careers abroad, indicating a significant interest in foreign opportunities. The online survey, conducted between July 4 and 14, gathered responses from 1,116...

The landscape of international education is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional powerhouses like the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia implement policy changes that are reshaping student mobility. These shifts are not only influencing where students choose to study but are also opening the door for emerging destinations to gain...

When CEOs of Inc. 5000 companies seek new sales talent, they aren't just looking for candidates with a long resume. While experience and existing relationships have their place, attributes like drive, competitiveness, and cultural fit often take precedence. According to Inc.'s annual CEO Survey, 45% of CEOs of Inc. 5000...

Seasonal spending and a well-planned subscription box go together like peanut butter and jelly. For starters, both industries are booming — with holiday retail sales in the United States on track to reach $1 trillion this year and the subscription economy projected to hit $1.5 trillion by 2025. Secondly, and...

Zūm, a leader in modern student transportation, has released the 2024 results from its annual Student Transportation Report Card. This survey captures parents' views on the American school bus system. The survey data were collected by Zūm via Pollfish, an online survey platform, from June 26-27, 2024. A total of...

All students choose college majors to secure their future. Yes, passion for any academic field is a motivator, but financial prospects are always the overriding factor. This is why young people are motivated to choose the right academic vector.  So, which college majors will be a springboard for your career?...

For MBA students, the current hiring landscape may seem daunting with varying industry challenges, but overall, holding an MBA remains advantageous in today’s market. This conclusion comes from the Graduate Management Admission Council’s (GMAC) annual survey of employers, released on July 1, indicating that economic worries have not lessened recruiters’...

The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) highlights a stark disparity in funding between the wealthiest private schools and other institutions in New South Wales (NSW). Between 2018 and 2022, 168 primary, secondary, and combined schools experienced a reduction in annual income, with 70% of these being government schools....

Hamline University has announced Susan Kerry as its new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Kerry, who brings 28 years of experience in higher education finance, previously held the position of Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO at Michigan Technological University. Kerry's academic...