Following President Trump’s immigration policies, highly skilled tech workers are moving to Canada instead of the United States. “We feel that Canada has a window of opportunity here to be able to attract the best and the brightest,” says Salim…
The Unexpected Benefits of Pursuing a Passion Outside of Work
“A growing body of research suggests that pursuing your passion does indeed improve your well-being but that that where you do it is far less critical. In fact, several studies show that doing something you love outside of work rather than in it benefits…
How to Thrive in College & Beyond: Student Workshop Series
“In McGraw-Hill’s 2018 Future Workforce study, over only 41% of the 1,000 students surveyed felt extremely or very prepared for their careers. Many of the participants citing that more internships, career preparation, networking, career preparation tools, and more access to college…
Should you AI-proof your career?
Rather than trying to fight AI, one of your best options is to expand your tech and problem solving skills and/or become a manager. Read more about it at ReadWrite.com.
Where are all the working mothers in STEM?
Parenthood is the main cause of gender imbalance in STEM. Almost half of all women leave or go part-time after they have their first child. This is twice the number of men. Read Cui Wang’s experience as a young scientist…
Gender diversity leads to better companies
Gender diversity often leads to more innovative thinking and signals to investors that a company is competently run. Read more about it at Harvard Business Review.
Tech company creates jobs in Colorado coal county
After people lost their jobs due to coal mines closing down, Lightworks began hiring people to expand broadband to thousands of homes and businesses. After all, how does a small town in Colorado compete in today’s economy without good access…
Your neighborhood may determine your future earnings
According to The Opportunity Atlas, the neighborhood you grow up in may determine how far you move up the economic ladder. The interactive map is quite unique in that it uses U.S. Census Bureau data along with data from the…
New York library lends out ties, briefcases and handbags for job interviews
Have you checked out your library lately? They have more than just books! The New York library checks out bags, ties, briefcases, and even fancy American Girl dolls. Read more at The Washington Post about how libraries are helping people…
Prisoners learn to code
Silicon Valley is teaming up with San Quentin to train young people to code. Read the entire article at USA Today and learn more about The Last Mile, the company that set up a Technology Accelerator inside the prison.