Career, education, and job information. http://www.iseek.org Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:14:43 UTC Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:14:43 UTC http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1832 For college-bound seniors and their parents, searching for a potential college can be overwhelming. Here are eight quick tips to get you started. 02/24/2010 12:00 AM CST Tue., 24 Aug. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748703389004575033762482114190.html Steady increases among women with college degrees over the past two decades apparently have paid off during the recession, with government statistics showing they fared better than men over the past year, and for the first time surpassed the men ... 02/12/2010 12:00 AM CST Thu., 12 Aug. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/publications/stories/2010/02/degrees.php In the next decade a record number of Minnesotans will retire and our state's educational institutions will be charged with the task of preparing individuals to fill this gap in the workforce. 02/05/2010 12:00 AM CST Thu., 05 Aug. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://knowitall.scetv.org/careeraisle/parents/programs.cfm?programID=552 A special two-hour program to assist students and parents in looking for ways to pay for a college education. 01/31/2010 12:00 AM CST Sat., 31 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1798 Diane Kulseth is a junior marketing major at the University of St. Thomas. She has benefited from several internship experiences... 01/26/2010 12:00 AM CST Mon., 26 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Colleges-See-17-Percent/20820/ Colleges saw a 17 percent increase in online enrollment, with more than one in four students taking at least one online course in the fall of 2008 ... 01/26/2010 12:00 AM CST Mon., 26 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/sp/sp128Spotlight.html In the midst of bleak employment reports, there is some encouraging news about renewable energy. 01/20/2010 12:00 AM CST Tue., 20 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Spotlight http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/11/online-learning/ Both the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say they've seen double-digit increases in recent years in the number of students taking online courses. 01/12/2010 12:00 AM CST Mon., 12 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/books/81133167.html Bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. is launching a textbook rental program for college students, making it the newest entrant in a growing field. 01/11/2010 12:00 AM CST Sun., 11 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=10182 Nanotechnology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and a two-year training program in Fargo-Moorhead gives students hands on training to prepare them for nanotech jobs. 01/08/2010 12:00 AM CST Sun., 08 Aug. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://education-portal.com/articles/Are_US_Colleges_Failing_to_Meet_the_Demands_of_the_Labor_Market.html A paper that was presented at the American Economic Association conference seems to indicate that American colleges are only 'moderately responsive' to the labor market's changing needs. 01/06/2010 12:00 AM CST Tue., 06 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/todays-question/archive/2010/01/would-you-go-deeply-into-debt-for-a-college-education.shtml Graduates from Minnesota's colleges and universities in 2008 carried an average student debt of more than $25,000. That put Minnesota among the states with the highest student debt. Would you go deeply into debt for a college education? 01/04/2010 12:00 AM CST Sun., 04 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.sctimes.com/article/20100102/NEWS01/101020010 St. Cloud State University will expand its online course offerings to include training for people interested in careers in medical transcription and medical coding and billing. 01/02/2010 12:00 AM CST Thu., 08 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/education/edlife/03careerism-t.html?emc=eta1 Students are increasingly focused on how their major will translate into a job. The response to that demand is changing higher education. 12/29/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 29 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://education-portal.com/articles/Green_Majors_Growing_in_US_Schools.html Responding to demand from students and employers, colleges and universities across the country are rapidly adding majors and minors in the hottest 21st century field: sustainability. 12/29/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 29 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7412FutureWork.html "We see a new era approaching in which people management systems will enable the high performance organization of the future." 12/24/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 24 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7408FutureWork.html Nationally, the portion of high schools that offer an introductory computer science course has dropped from 78 percent in 2005 to 65 percent this year. 12/21/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 21 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748703438404574597952027438622.html As millions of students labor over college applications this month, they and their parents are pondering just how big a tuition bill they want to pay. 12/16/2009 12:00 AM CST Wed., 16 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7404FutureWork.html What gives a new college graduate an edge in the job market? Employers taking part in NACE's Job Outlook 2010 survey expressed a strong preference for candidates who had taken part in an internship. 12/11/2009 12:00 AM CST Fri., 11 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/12/10/uofm-tuition-increase/ University of Minnesota plans to raise tuition 7.5 percent next year, but that increase could be larger if the U faces deeper than anticipated cuts during the next legislative session. 12/10/2009 12:00 AM CST Thu., 10 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/12/09/college-enrollment/ A new report from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education says the number of Minnesota high school graduates enrolling in college has hit an all time high. 12/09/2009 12:00 AM CST Wed., 09 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/09/AR2009120903045.html The No. 1 reason many young adults drop out of college is an inability to juggle school and work, according to a report released Wednesday morning. 12/09/2009 12:00 AM CST Wed., 09 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/12/09/midnight Midnight classes, once a quirky scheduling option available at only a few institutions, are gaining currency at a growing number of community colleges as student demand for specific courses increases and available classroom space decreases.. 12/09/2009 12:00 AM CST Wed., 09 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/iphone-university-abilene/ How do you educate a generation of students eternally distracted by the internet, cellphones and video games? Easy. You enable them by handing out free iPhones - and then integrating the gadget into your curriculum. 12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 08 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/12/07/mntuition/ If you're a college student, or a parent helping pay the bills, it's hard not to be alarmed at the rise in college tuition in recent years. The average yearly tuition bill at Minnesota's public and private colleges has gone up 82 percent ... 12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 08 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/12/08/14066/student-debt_increases_correspond_to_trends_in_higher-ed_tuition_state_funding Students who graduated from Minnesota's colleges and universities last year carried $5,414 more debt on average than a graduate in 2005. 12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 08 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/publications/stories/2009/12/topten.php With the year closing, we look back at some examples of the importance of the 17 member institutions of Minnesota Private College Council. 12/01/2009 12:00 AM CST Sat., 01 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.mn2020.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7BE169793E-0704-4008-A6E3-17354C1856C9%7D If you've been to college, it's likely that you have them. Nobody likes them, they're student loans and they're on the docket for reform. 11/30/2009 12:00 AM CST Sun., 30 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/17/college-completion-rates-leadership-thought-leaders-mitchem.html Our country is losing its competitiveness because we are not adequately investing in human capital. The most ominous sign of this trend is that the educational attainment of young adults is slipping steadily... 11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 17 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.mn2020hindsight.org/?p=3205 A new report "Help Wanted: Postsecondary Education and Training Required" shows that a post-high school education is imperative for middle class earnings and standings. 11/12/2009 12:00 AM CST Wed., 12 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/education/12community.html This fall most of New York City's community colleges were forced to abandon their all-are-welcome admissions policies for the first time. 11/11/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 11 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7363FutureWork.html A boarding school in Ashburnham, Mass. is getting rid of its actual, physical books in favor of going completely digital. The move, thought to be the first of its kind in the country, is worrying some librarians and book lovers. 11/09/2009 12:00 AM CST Sun., 09 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/latino_college/?refid=0 Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population and the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy. 11/06/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 06 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/publications/newsletter/2009/11_all.php#excellence One part of the decision about where to apply is often based on the perceived strength of programs in students' areas of interest. But families may well be stumped on whether a department or program is strong. 11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 01 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/10/28/midday2/ PBS NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez speaks about the importance of education and the immigrant experience, at the annual conference of Education Minnesota. 10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 30 Oct. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://campustechnology.com/articles/2009/10/28/most-college-students-to-take-classes-online-by-2014.aspx Nearly 12 million post-secondary students in the United States take some or all of their classes online right now. But this number will skyrocket to more than 22 million in the next five years, according to data released recently by research firm Ambient 10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 28 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://blog.lib.umn.edu/itcomm/news/2009/10/university_of_minnesota_to_lea.html A consortium of wind energy researchers led by the University of Minnesota will receive up to $8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fostering wind energy development in the United States. 10/27/2009 12:00 AM CDT Tue., 27 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/10/22/university-retention-efforts/ In a new effort to keep students in school, Minnesota colleges are reaching out to students who face academic or financial challenges before those problems force them to drop out. 10/26/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 26 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1575 White high school students in Minnesota graduate at a 42 percent higher rate than Hispanics. 10/26/2009 12:00 AM CDT Mon., 26 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7327FutureWork.html The bad economy may be drying up many jobs, but industries from agriculture to manufacturing are seeking more technologically savvy workers-and the nation's 36 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) centers are at the forefront in fostering those skills. 10/12/2009 12:00 AM CDT Mon., 12 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/100809/news_20091007002.shtml Dislocated workers are getting a boost at Central Lakes College by learning skills to increase their chances of employment in fields that include retro-green construction and renewable-sustainable energy. 10/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 08 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.workforcestrategy.org/publications/WSC_employer_involvement_2009.10.20.pdf Highlights programs in 14 communities that are successfully addressing the challenge of providing disadvantaged young adults with the technical and postsecondary education that may qualify them for skilled positions. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www1.umn.edu/news/features/2009/UR_CONTENT_130778.html If you saw the description for this house in a Parade of Homes guide, it might just catch your attention. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7303FutureWork.html It is no secret that the great recession of 2009 has been tough on workers in the skilled building trades. But that short-term blip in employment may eventually lead to longer-term career fulfillment. 09/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sun., 14 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7326FutureWork.html National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) produces an array of reports each year that present findings about the U.S. education system. Education 2009 is the culmination of a year long project. 07/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7319FutureWork.html Nationally, relatively few of the more than 2.5 million adults who enroll annually in basic skills programs advance successfully to college-level coursework. 05/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 01 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork