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TED Talks – 5 ways to build more empathy, and other ideas worth sharing

Just like we take care of our bodies and our mental health, developing empathy is a way to take care of our social health, says psychology professor Jamil Zaki.

“How to Zoom” is a must have skill set for everyone. Expertise should be a core requirement for all school grades as well as all employees.

Montana’s education system needs to quickly develop curriculum for our future leaders as well as their instructors to give them the abilities to maximize the value of online education.

6 ways to write a cover letter that inspires—and gets you hired

If you’re looking to stand out, your letter must be gracious, clear, compelling, and well-structured.

Montana organizations seek solutions to statewide Skills Gap issue

The Montana Chamber of Commerce released survey results from 2020 detailing that out of nearly 1000 respondents, 36% of businesses had to turn down growth opportunities due to a lack of skilled workers. Career fields included construction, engineering, and more.

Today’s TED Talk – Online learning could change academia — for good

Innovations in digital content and virtual reality are ushering in the future of learning, emphasizing why academia must adapt to this new reality and embrace an approach to education that works with students’ needs — not against them.

Trepademics – Every Employee Now Needs Additional Skills Training – How to be an effective Remote Worker

We know the skills and tools to build your capacity as a Remote Worker. If you are a business owner, we also know how to implement a virtual internship program to support your needs.

Ford gives 30,000 employees the option to work from home forever, another sign of workforce transformation

Many workers will have a new ‘hybrid option’ to work both remotely and in-person, starting in July

Temple Grandin speaks from experience, offers workforce guidance for young adults on the autism spectrum

Dr. Grandin has earned international recognition. She was one of the first adults to publicly share she’s on the autism spectrum and she’s played a big role in breaking down the stigma that comes with the condition.

The Great Falls Development Authority launches Volunteer Entrepreneur Mentor Network

“We want to have a diversity of mentors, both geographically as well as in ages and male-female. Different races, certainly Native American mentors, who can better connect with many entrepreneurs in the region so that we can spark business ventures,” said Brett Doney, the CEO of the Great Falls Development Authority.

University of Montana Western’s Experience One: Technology and leadership combine for classroom and real world experience

The third installment of our Western Experience month-long series focuses on Debbie Huber, a business instructor at Montana Western. She’s using funds from the Foundation for Experience One to open up the entire state of Montana to her class.

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