Inside the Real World: Why Practical Skills Are Overtaking Traditional Degrees

For generations, a traditional university degree was considered the key to success. Parents encouraged it, schools promoted ...

Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value

Explore five free and low-cost AI certifications that help tech professionals build AI skills across cloud, machine learning, ...
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How Practical Skills Prepare You for the Real World

Many young adults in Texas step into adulthood with strong academic knowledge but limited real-world know-how. They can solve equations or write essays, but daily tasks — like managing bills, ...
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Survey: Americans Want K-12 Schools To Prioritize Practical Skills, Not College Prep

A recently published survey asked respondents to rank their K-12 educational priorities. The results were startling: Americans rank preparing students for college near the bottom of the list. This ...
Forbes

90% Of Companies Make Better Hires Based On Skills Over Degrees

Ninety-percent of companies that hire based on skills over degrees report fewer hiring mistakes. Gone are the days when a prestigious degree guaranteed career success. One of seven workplace trends to ...
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Knowledge vs Skills: What Really Matters in the Workplace?

It’s a conversation many people on hiring teams have had: knowledge vs. skills. In the cutthroat world of recruiting and hiring, we often find ourselves caught up in debates about which is more ...
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Field exercise sharpens Practical Nursing students’ skills, readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas, May 13, 2025 – A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a Phase ...