What Is Career Readiness?

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), “Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.”

Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Ask5: Supporting Children and Families: From Policy to Practice with Erika Leveillee, ’04

View Ask5: Supporting Children and Families: From Policy to Practice with Erika Leveillee, ’04

We recently welcomed SUNY Empire alumna Erika Leveillee ’04 for a thoughtful career conversation on pathways in human services. Erika, now Managing Director of Healthy Families …

By Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15
Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15 Director, Career & Experiential Learning Services
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What Is Servant Leadership Style and How to Embrace It

When you think of a leader, you might picture someone at the top of a hierarchy, giving orders and making big decisions. But the servant leadership style flips that idea on its head. Instead of focusing on power and control, …

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Leading the Next Generation of LGBT+ Advocates at Morgan Stanley

Below is a profile piece featuring Jen Ng, Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and Ally Network. Go to Morgan Stanley’s company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

As the newest Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and …

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Ask5: Driving Innovation and Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing with Robert Brennan, GlobalFoundries

View Ask5: Driving Innovation and Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing with Robert Brennan, GlobalFoundries

What does a career in advanced manufacturing look like? In this engaging conversation, I interviewed Robert Brennan of GlobalFoundries, who shared why veterans’ leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability …

By Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15
Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15 Director, Career & Experiential Learning Services
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15 Leadership Skills Everyone Should Know (No Matter Your Job Title!)

Leadership skills aren’t just for people with fancy titles—they’re for anyone who wants to make an impact. You don’t need to be a CEO, manager, or team lead to act like a leader. In fact, some of the most effective …

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