by EdTech Center Staff | Oct 17, 2018 | Tech Tools
The EdTech Center @ World Education is currently field testing Nepris, an online career exploration platform that connects educators with employers and industry experts to bring more relevance to the classroom and inspire learners towards real-world careers. Field...
by Jen Vanek | Sep 7, 2018 | Updates from the Field
By Jen Vanek and Brandon Olszewski As retail technology evolves to incorporate new trends such as online shopping, self-checkout and personal data, one cannot help but notice the changing nature of work. Rather than mechanically checking out customers one at a time,...
by Alison Ascher Webber | Aug 16, 2018 | Opportunities and Resources
Skillsmart’s white paper, Skills-based hiring expands across Western Massachusetts provides a compelling example of technology ‘screening in’ candidates for work they might not qualify for through a traditional resume. A hospitality company realized...
by Chris Bourret | Jul 7, 2016 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities, Tech Tools
By Chris Bourret Following up on Patricia Helmuth’s great article on Paango, I’d like to recommend another helpful free resume creation website recommended to me by a colleague this year – SlashCV. The website allows a user to put his or her information into...
by Patricia Helmuth | May 25, 2016 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
By Patricia Helmuth The move to integrate career awareness and work readiness skills into our already existing adult education programs is gathering momentum. One career centered activity that has made its way into the program where I teach is helping students to...
