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What are the best ways to train students for freelance work?
04/26/24
1 Develop a portfolio
2 Learn how to market yourself
3 Manage your time and finances
4 Seek feedback and improvement
5 Build your network and reputation
6 Balance your work and life
Freelance work is becoming more popular and accessible in various fields and indus -
How to Begin Your Freelance Writing Career And Have Success?
04/25/24
Are you dreaming of a career where you can work from anywhere and be your own boss and don’t know how to begin freelance writing?
So, look no further than freelance writing. In this ultimate guide, we will walk you through the important steps to start your freelance writing career. With -
How To Start Freelancing As A Hard-Working College (High School) Student Without Experience
04/24/24
Are you a student who wants to make some extra money while still focusing on your studies and also doesn’t know how to start a freelancing career? So, freelancing might just be the perfect for you.
With the flexibility to work on your own terms and the potential to earn a significant in -
The Importance of Freelancing for Students: How to Get Started by Shashank Tripathi
04/23/24
Freelancing is a great way to earn money while you're still in school. It's also a great way to build your professional network, which will help you land high-paying jobs after graduation. If you've been considering freelancing but don't know where to start or how it works, -
Here's how you can maximize data analysis efficiency with cloud computing. Powered by AI
04/22/24
Here's how you can maximize data analysis efficiency with cloud computing.
Powered by AI
1 Cloud Basics
2 Data Access
3 Analytic Tools
4 Real-Time Insights
5 Collaboration Boost
6 Cost Efficiency
In the ever-evolving world of economics, data -
What is startup valuation and how can you improve it? Powered by AI
04/21/24
What is startup valuation and how can you improve it?
1 Pre-revenue valuation
2 Post-revenue valuation
3 How to improve your valuation
4 Here’s what else to consider
If you are a startup founder or an aspiring entrepreneur, you might have heard the term startup -
What are some of the common valuation methods for early-stage startups that have no or minimal revenue? Powered by AI
04/20/24
What are some of the common valuation methods for early-stage startups that have no or minimal revenue?
1 Market Approach
2 Cost Approach
3 Income Approach
4 Scorecard Approach
5 Venture Capital Method
6 Here’s what else to consider
Valuing early-stag -
Should Students Work as Freelancers and What Are the Opportunities? by Cade Kennedy
04/19/24
In the evolving job market, freelancing has emerged as a viable option for students seeking to gain work experience, earn income, and develop a diverse skill set. This article explores the feasibility of students working as freelancers and the opportunities it presents.
Gaining Valuable W -
Meta Is Already Training a More Powerful Successor to Llama 3
04/18/24
On Thursday morning, Meta released its latest artificial intelligence model, Llama 3, touting it as the most powerful to be made open source so that anyone can use it. The same afternoon, Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, said an even more powerful successor to Llama is in the works. He sugge -
FBI warns consumers not to use public phone charging stations By Jennifer Korn
04/18/24
The FBI is warning consumers against using public phone charging stations in order to avoid exposing their devices to malicious software.
Public USB stations like the kind found at malls and airports are being used by bad actors to spread malware and monitoring software, according to a t -
The future of work won’t be about college degrees, it will be about job skills and freelancing by Stephane Kasriel
04/17/24
Twenty million students started college this fall, and this much is certain: The vast majority of them will be taking on debt — a lot of debt.
What’s less certain is whether their degrees will pay off.
According to the survey Freelancing in America 2018, released Wednesday, -
Five Best Freelance Jobs for College Students in 2024 by King Fanoga
04/16/24
As the world becomes more digitally focused, there is a growing demand for freelance work, especially for college students. In fact, Upwork and CertificationPoint estimated that there are over 60 million freelancers in the United States, making up 39% of the total U.S. workforce. This article will e -
Former Facebook engineers lead Seattle-based investment firm backing data-focused startups by Taylor Soper
04/16/24
Back when Ravi Grover and his colleagues at Data Tech Fund were getting off the ground a few years ago, not everyone was excited about their focus on data.
“Some of the feedback we got was that it sounded too boring,” Grover said.
But with the recent rush of generative AI a -
How Jessica Chan went from photography student to successful freelancer and content creator (Podcast) by Abbey Rennemeyer
04/15/24
I got to chat with freelancer and content creator Jessica Chan - known as CoderCoder on social media - about how she got into tech and started her educational website and YouTube channel.
Jessica grew up around computers, and her mother was a software engineer. But she didn't take a -
AI will kill some jobs but may offer new opportunities for workers: experts By Michael Lee
04/15/24
The rapid expansion of availability of artificial intelligence will likely result in massive career shifts in the not too distant future.
"AI will lead to a change in the workplace we haven't seen since automation affected blue-collar workers in the 1970s and 80s," Christop -
How Much Do Freelance Social Media Managers Make in 2024? by Colleen Christison
04/14/24
Want to start your career as a freelance social media manager? We’ll teach you how to build skills, set rates, and land clients.
Table of Contents
What is a freelance social media manager?
How much do freelance social media managers charge in 2024?
9 skills that a t -
This skill is in ‘giant’ demand—and can pay up to $145 an hour as a side hustle by Gili Malinsky
04/13/24
As far as creative skills go, graphic design is in high demand.
Work marketplace recently released its projections for the most in-demand freelance skills in 2023, taking into account freelancer earnings and number of projects worked, among other metrics. Topping the list of in-demand cre -
Biden is canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers. Here's who is eligible By Aimee Picchi
04/12/24
The Biden administration on Friday said it's canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, with the recipients scheduled to receive emails today to alert them to their loan discharges.
The latest effort extends the debt relief provider under President Joe Biden after -
What is student freelance work? by AI CoPilot
04/12/24
Student freelance work refers to temporary or project-based employment that students take on while pursuing their studies. It allows students to gain practical experience, earn income, and develop skills relevant to their field of study. Here are some key points about student freelance work: -
How to build work experience? by AI CoPilot
04/12/24
Building work experience is essential for advancing your career and making yourself more attractive to potential employers. Here are 10 tips to help you gain valuable experience:
Internships and Work Placements:
Seek out internships or work placements in your field of int -
The Interconnectedness of Education and Workforce Reform by Violet Chazkel
04/11/24
The future landscape of both education and the workforce is intrinsically linked, with each sector influencing and shaping the other. The trends we predict for 2024 in education reform and workforce development are not isolated phenomena. In the final article of the series, we discuss the inte -
Developing Student Leadership Schools can use experiential learning as an opportunity to let all students develop their leadership skills. By Mike Chapman
04/11/24
Teaching leadership can be tricky. At the secondary school level, most student leadership “development” programs are in fact only education (academic theory) or training (practical application). Rarely do high schools have the resources to effectively combine the two into true experiential learn -
How to Plan for Dynamic Instruction New teachers in particular can benefit from these tips on dynamic instruction, which uses multiple activities to approach learning objectives. By Kara Douma
04/10/24
Whether you teach second grade or middle school, you likely know that multifaceted, dynamic instruction not only engages students but also gives them multiple ways into learning content and skills.
Consider a third-grade teacher who is sharing with students a nonfiction text -
Why is CertificationPoint the #1 e-learning to workforce readiness and development platform? by AI CoPilot
04/10/24
**CertificationPoint** is a **student-centric**, **just-in-time (JIT)** career growth and readiness platform that offers a unique blend of **training** and **work experience builder opportunities**. Here's why it stands out:
1. **Student-Centric Approach**: CertificationPoint priorit -
Preparing American Students for the Workforce of the Future by Laura Jimenez
04/10/24
The United States has failed to prepare all students for college and their careers. That failure has enormous consequences and has led to inequitable educational, economic, and civic opportunities that are disproportionately borne by Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students and workers.1 These student -
Work-based learning can advance equity and opportunity for America’s young people by Martha Ross, Richard Kazis, Laura Stateler, & Nicole Bateman
04/09/24
For many young people, the path from the K-12 educational system to a good job as an adult is an obstacle course. High school is the last universally available educational option, and when young people leave or graduate, the next steps are not always obvious.
While education beyond high s -
AI at the intersection of equity, education, and workforce development By Devex & Dr. Ben Vinson III
04/09/24
As artificial intelligence technology becomes ever-present across all sectors, academic institutions must adapt to ensure their students are entering the world equipped to use AI tools in a way that contributes toward social good, said Dr. Ben Vinson III, president of Howard University, a historical -
America Needs a New Workforce Education System By William B. Bonvillian, Sanjay E. Sarma
04/08/24
Developing large-scale workforce education programs that enable workers to advance or change industries will not only reduce income inequality, but also support domestic innovation.
The American dream promised that if you worked hard, you could move up, with well-paying, worki -
Digital Learning: A Quick Overview by Brian St. Amour
04/07/24
Digital learning has revolutionized education. What began as "distance learning" has morphed into a multifaceted ecosystem—from fully online courses to tech-infused classrooms. As Director of Distance Education Brian St. Amour explains, COVID catapulted educators into urgent adoption of -
The role of AI in education and the changing US workforce by Elizabeth Mann Levesque
04/06/24
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies (ET) is poised to reshape the workforce.1 While the exact impact of AI and ET is unclear, experts expect that many jobs currently performed by humans will be performed by robots in the near future, and at the same time, -
A New Vision for Edtech Accelerators by SXSW EDU Panel
04/05/24
THE PROBLEM WITH EDTECH
EdTech is an incredible industry. It’s an industry marked by passion - in its founders, investors, and educators. This passion leads to lots of amazing organizations being created constantly in so many parts of the world. This amazing creative energy -
Schools Struggle to Keep Pace With Hackings, Other Cyber Threats By Benjamin Herold
04/04/24
A wide range of cybersecurity threats are sweeping through the education sector, sowing discord and costing public schools significant time, money, and trust.
Criminal hacking groups have terrorized and extorted school communities. Email scams have led to identify theft, fraudulent tax re -
FBI Raises Alarm on Ed Tech and Student Data Privacy, Security By Benjamin Herold
04/03/24
The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned Thursday that the rapid proliferation of education technologies in U.S. schools poses privacy and safety risks for children.
“The widespread collection of sensitive information by ed tech could present unique exploitation opportunities for crim -
How to Hire for Potential, Not Just Experience By Michelle Hawley
04/02/24
Think about the last time you interviewed for a job.
You might have mentioned your education or highlighted your skills. But you (and the interviewer) likely focused on your experience — evidence that you know how to handle yourself in a certain position or industry.
Experi -
Apprenticeships Are on the Rise. They're One Answer to the So-Called 'Skills Shortage' By Virginia Backaitis
04/01/24
Rare is the CEO who can’t find a business metaphor for “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” But ask whether the shortage of willing workers preceded the excess of jobs, and you’ll likely get a blank stare. Professors at Ivy League schools have their theories ranging from the sudden ret -
Why Customer Experience Technology Is Vital to Modern Digital Work Environments by Brian T. Horowitz
04/01/24
As digital work trends have evolved since 2020, the technology that customer support professionals rely on has evolved as well, becoming more crucial than ever as companies strive to satisfy their buyers.
The contact center in general is sometimes dismissed as a “cost center,” accordi
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