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Professionals are escaping burnout by building portfolio careers with multiple income streams. Women like Gabriela Flax show how combining passions can lead to fulfilling work and financial freedom.
IEEE's virtual career fairs are connecting thousands of engineers with hundreds of jobs across the globe, removing geographic barriers and helping students land opportunities at top companies. After a successful U.S. launch attracted nearly 8,000 participants, the program is expanding to Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Canada this year.
More than 3,200 students and adults packed Te Rauparaha Arena this week to explore career pathways and education opportunities at Porirua's third annual Careers Expo. Over 80 organizations set up interactive stalls to help young people discover futures they never knew were possible.
A career counseling fair in India revealed that 93% of graduates only know about seven career paths, despite 250+ options being available. The event aimed to reduce anxiety and inspire confidence in students facing career decisions.
A career coach who left a secure union job at 31 to become a software developer says taking calculated risks led to unexpected stability. His unconventional path doubled his salary and taught him skills that keep him employable.
A casual conversation between lab partners in 2017 sparked Aisha Owolabi's journey from chemistry experiments to leading content strategy across three continents. Her story shows how curiosity and persistence can transform a chance moment into a thriving international career.
Over 200 schoolgirls in Accra discovered opportunities to become ship captains, marine engineers, and maritime lawyers at a groundbreaking career event. The program proved that the ocean isn't just for boys anymore.
Switching careers after decades in one field isn't just possible—it's becoming the new normal. Experts say embracing what you don't know might be the secret to thriving in your 50s and 60s.
A geneticist who baked bread during lockdown transformed her kitchen experiments into a thriving career studying fermented foods. Now she combines childhood curiosity with cutting-edge science to explore how fermentation impacts human health.
A Horry County firefighter is planting seeds of public service by sharing career opportunities with eleventh graders. His Career Day presentation shows how early outreach can build the next generation of first responders.
Three thousand students connected with 126 employers at Austin's 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, discovering career paths in healthcare, technology, trades, and more. The free event has become one of Central Texas's largest youth workforce development programs.
Johns Hopkins University just launched "job family reunions" to help over 200 employees discover new career paths without leaving the institution. The first event connected staff across administrative, research, and human resources roles with mentors and career development resources.
India's workforce includes less than 30% of its 600 million women, but HerKey is changing that. This career platform is connecting women to jobs, mentorship, and networks they need to thrive.
Amy Hunt powered to her second straight British 100m championship with the second-fastest time of her career, clocking 11.01 seconds in Birmingham. The thrilling day also saw Romell Glave break the 10-second barrier for the first time to claim his first national title.
A former insurance executive who left his high-paying career to find purpose is now helping hundreds of Omahans get to work. Chariots 4 Hope's biggest fundraiser of the year celebrates the freedom that comes with reliable transportation.
A new free online course is helping job seekers break into the booming clean energy sector through registered apprenticeships that offer paid training and real career growth. The program connects eager workers with employers desperate to fill thousands of well-paying green jobs.
A Lima, Ohio school district struggling with overall ratings just proved that meeting students where they are works. Their career-technical program earned 4.5 out of 5 stars while building confidence in every student.
Spanish badminton legend Carolina Marín announced her retirement after a career that saw her become the first non-Asian woman to win Olympic gold in the sport. Her journey from a flamenco dancer in Huelva to world champion inspired a generation and proved champions can emerge from anywhere.
Tasmania is launching a program that pays mid-career professionals a full wage while they study teaching and work part-time in classrooms. Forty people will earn their Masters of Teaching over two years, then step into permanent positions.
Hundreds of students in Vijayapura discovered new paths forward at a career counseling event that offered hope to those facing academic setbacks. The message was clear: one exam doesn't define your future.
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