Kanoe Namahoe

4 weeks ago | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

4 min read CareersEducationLeadershipWorkforce Alumni from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign detail how the online MBA program — known as the iMBA — helped them sharpen business skills and develop professional acumen.

1 month ago | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

The global market for education technology is projected to hit $810.3 billion by 2033, up from $220.5 billion in 2023, according to market research firm Market US. North America contributed 37.3% — or $82.24 billion — of the 2023 revenues. Increased demand for personalized learning tools, improved internet access and richer online learning experiences are among the factors driving the rapid growth.

1 month ago | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

3 min read EdtechEducationInsights This article is sponsored by The Edge (powered by Ascend Now). The world is changing rapidly, and schools are scrambling to keep pace. They are stretching their staff, resources and dollars to provide what students need. Students are also managing heavy loads – and not just reading and math.

2 months ago | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

What happened to STEM? I found myself asking this question while listening to a panel discussion at a workforce development conference in October. The speakers — especially those from the manufacturing industry — kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, especially for engineering and product development roles. “We need people who can do the math,” one said. That’s when I realized it had been a while since I’d heard a conversation centered on STEM.

2 months ago | smartbrief.com | Kanoe Namahoe

3 min read Practical AIWorkforce AI is moving into the mainstream and reshaping how law firms operate. A whopping 79% of legal professionals used AI in 2024, a striking increase from just 19% the year before.