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Do you know the recent changes in Pell Eligibility/FAFSA?

Catch up with the most recent updates here to make sure you know the new eligibility rules and what to expect when you file your FAFSA.

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Women in Plumbing and Construction

The world of construction trades is full of urban myths that really need debunking. Plumbers don’t, in the main earn more than £100k, although they can earn a respectable living, the electrician’s world is swamped by cheap labour from Eastern …

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5 Steps to Lead Your Career Center through the AI Revolution V2

I can’t believe it’s already been *3 years* since I wrote my first AI guide for career centers… 🤯

…so in honor of the new school year, it’s time for some updates!

❌ Prompt engineering is out
✅ Agents are …

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Word-for-Word Email Scripts: Negotiating Your First Entry-Level Offer or Internship Stipend

Receiving a job offer or internship offer is a major milestone, but accepting it without reviewing the compensation package can leave money on the table. Studies consistently show that over 60% of enterprise employers have room to negotiate entry-level offers, …

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Information Technology Again Looks Promising for College Graduates

Quick. Which profession boasts of an unemployment rate of under three percent? While few of those in the camps of the naysayers would like offer up the guess of information technology, readers of MN Headhunter likely had little difficulty in …

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