Tag workforce development

Work-Based Learning at Ship: Building Pathways from Campus to Career

Work-Based Learning at Ship: Building Pathways from Campus to Career

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) initiative at Shippensburg University is gaining momentum—creating meaningful opportunities for students to apply classroom learning to real-world experiences before graduation. Within its first-year pilot, over 1,202 unique students participated in over 59 opportunities through networking events, career panels, site visits and mock interviews that were embedded into courses. A spotlight on…

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Shippensburg University leads Historic Preservation Workforce Summit

Shippensburg University leads Historic Preservation Workforce Summit

Last week, Shippensburg University proudly served as one of the organizers for the inaugural Historic Preservation Workforce Summit, held in Harrisburg. The event brought together academic institutions, government agencies and private sectors to explore careers in archaeology, anthropology, public history and cultural resource management.  The summit was developed through a partnership between Ship, the Pennsylvania…

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Shippensburg University’s summer robotics camp prepares future engineers

Shippensburg University’s summer robotics camp prepares future engineers

From June 23 to June 27, middle and high school students across the region spent the week at Shippensburg University to participate in the youth robotics camp. Led by Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, João Dias, the program provided students with hands-on learning within robot design, programming and problem-solving using Arduino-powered ShieldBots —…

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Brendan Cartin presents research at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference

Brendan Cartin presents research at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference

Senior psychology major Brendan Cartin presented his research at the 96th annual conference for the Eastern Psychological Association. His study explores how to increase student motivation through preparing of coursework and provides data into how goal-setting and motivation strategies help students succeed academically.  “I would like to thank Dr. Hatvany and Shippensburg University for making…

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Sailing into Success Fashion Show kicks off Career Week

Sailing into Success Fashion Show kicks of Career Week

Shippensburg University’s Sailing into Success Fashion Show, held on Thursday, March 20, showcased professional work attire available through the Career Center’s Professional Dress Closet. The event started in 2021 and has remained a fun Ship tradition.  The show featured 23 student and staff models and was supported by First Lady Colleen Patterson. Big Red, Shippo…

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Workforce Development creates resume module for Spanish speakers

Workkforce Development creates resume module for Spanish speakers

The university’s Center of Career and Workforce Development is thrilled to announce that they have received a PA Smart Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, a grant that will support the Hispanic community. Tracy Montoro, the director of workforce development, and Hayley Anderson, the director of communications and outreach for the center…

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Hayley Anderson Named Finalist for Rising Star Award

Hayley Anderson Named Finalist for Rising Star Award

On Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2024, Hayley Anderson, the director of communications and outreach for Career and Workforce Development, was a finalist for the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) Young Professional Awards. Anderson was also a finalist for the Rising Award. The award recognizes individuals with five years or less experience who demonstrate great potential within…

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