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The Perfect Storm

Spark Consulting

I’d like to share some sobering statistics about higher education and employment: In the United States, students graduate from college with an average debt load of nearly $29,000. 47% of college-educated workers under 25 work in jobs. In the United States in 2015, 32% of employers reported.

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Trends in Education-to-Employment: Part I

Association Success

A look at the factors disrupting the US education system. In the past few years, I have conducted a tremendous amount of research into the education-to-employment system. In 2016, Elizabeth Engel and I co-authored our white paper entitled ‘The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm’. Student Debt.

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NASBP’s Legislative Efforts ‘Bond’ Education With Action to Influence Policy

Association Adviser

NASBP member firms assist businesses of all sizes to qualify for surety bonds that guarantee the performance of construction and other contracts in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and elsewhere. MM: I think of advocacy as another form of education. If we get to see regulations within a year, we are happy.

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With Deadline in Rearview, EMV Expansion Still Putters Along

Associations Now

Despite an October 1 deadline that changed fraud liability requirements for companies that accept credit cards in the United States, the EMV format isn’t everywhere yet. That means groups such as the Smart Card Alliance now have to focus on consumer education and advocacy efforts to ensure the future of chip cards.

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Inside the Minds of Millennial Attendees

Associations Now

A new white paper by New York Times bestselling author Dan Schawbel offers some tips. There are 80 million millennials in the United States. According to Schawbel, 85 percent of millennials want interesting and fun educational programs. Looking to get millennial attendees to your next event? Make learning fun.

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Leading Members in a (More) Global Economy

Associations Now

But members are also challenged by economic instability in other countries (18 percent), managing a global workforce (17 percent) and competition from outside the United States (14 percent). An updated white paper from GlobalStrat, “Global Growth Strategies: The International Association ,” offers a few helpful pointers.

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Association Management Gen Xer Meme - Right Here, Right Now

Association Subculture

I navigated a world of suits and Dilbert-esque arguments over policies, procedures and white papers. She worked her way up from receptionist to executive director, switched directions to passionately pursue developing her skills as an educational content specialist and is now a consultant. education. (1). advocacy. (1).