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Clark University celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Posted by Kathryne Sonnett on Nov 16, 2020 3:10:17 PM

Clark University joined business leaders, educational institutions and other partners to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), held from November 8 through November 14, whichrecognized the value apprenticeships add to a skilled workforce.

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Topics: Skills for Success, Professional Development, School of Professional Studies

School of Professional Studies offers master’s in project management

Posted by Kathryne Sonnett on Sep 16, 2020 10:55:07 AM

The business world, and the jobs within it, have become more and more project-based in recent years — and those projects have become increasingly complex and deadline-driven. The critical skills and perspectives required by today’s project managers must continue to evolve and expand. To meet this rapidly growing demand, Clark’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) has launched a master’s in project management program in the spring 2021 semester.

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Topics: Graduate Studies, Skills for Success, School of Professional Studies

SOM graduates successful in tough job market

Posted by Kathryne Sonnett on Sep 4, 2020 8:50:24 AM
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Topics: Graduate Studies, Clark Community, Skills for Success, Career Advice, School of Management

Clark announces launch of LinkedIn Learning

Posted by Aviva Luttrell on Jul 21, 2020 9:11:31 AM

Clark University faculty, students, and staff now have free access to more than 20,000 expert-led courses through LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand platform that teaches skills across a variety of subjects.

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Topics: Clark Community, Skills for Success, Professional Development

Clark U. taps MassHire Central to implement Tech Quest Apprenticeship Program

Posted by Kathryne Sonnett on Jul 17, 2020 4:07:17 PM

Clark University has announced that MassHire Central has been identified as the latest Consortium Member of Tech Quest Apprenticeship, a nationwide apprenticeship program administered by the university. 

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Topics: Worcester, Skills for Success, Professional Development

Surviving Grad School:  Six Tips from a Second Year Grad Student

Posted by Meredith Galena on Feb 4, 2020 3:35:42 PM
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Topics: Graduate Studies, Clark Community, Skills for Success, GSOM

Four for the Future:  Simple Career Steps Students Can Accomplish Today

Posted by Meredith Galena on Oct 7, 2019 1:19:39 PM

Now that the fall semester is well underway, it’s time to make sure that you are paying attention to all things related to your career. Whether you’re an experienced professional hoping to move up in your company, or fresh out of undergraduate college, there are some important but simple steps to prepare yourself for the next phase in your career, beyond simply updating a resume.

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Topics: Graduate Studies, Skills for Success, Career Advice, GSOM

An Inside Look at Clark University's Freight Farm

Posted by Lauren Barnett on Jul 16, 2019 10:46:34 AM

Clark University is a trailblazing institution committed to using innovation to improve the state of our planet. MBA alumnus Brad McNamara created the world's first shipping container farm, Freight Farms, right here on campus while he was a student! Take a behind-the-scenes look inside with student farmers Jack and Kelsey in our new video.

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Topics: Graduate Studies, Clark Community, Skills for Success, Environmental Science, freight farms

Network Your Way to Success: Tips from Career Experts

Posted by Meredith Galena on Mar 15, 2019 2:00:29 PM

For many students, walking into a large room full of people you’ve never met conjures feelings of dread. There’s a level of anxiety that accompanies fear of awkward conversations — or worse, uncomfortable silences.

As graduation quickly approaches for many Clark students this spring, the importance of effective networking cannot be stressed enough. It is a key to your professional success.

Luckily, the Graduate School of Management’s Stevenish Career Management Center staff are here to alleviate your fears.

Read on for their top networking tips.

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Topics: Graduate Studies, Skills for Success, Career Advice, GSOM