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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.
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.
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.
When floodwaters threatened to cancel the Story County Fair in Nevada, Iowa, volunteers rushed in to rebuild livestock pens and restore facilities in time for young exhibitors. The fair opens Wednesday as scheduled, preserving a cherished tradition for kids preparing for the state fair.
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.
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 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.
Cairo is making one of the world's largest book fairs accessible to everyone by deploying 60 buses with tickets costing just 10 Egyptian pounds (about $0.25). The move ensures readers across the city can attend the 57th Cairo International Book Fair without transportation being a barrier.
Egypt's biggest book fair welcomed a quarter million people on its first day, with families exploring everything from storytelling workshops to traditional games. The 57th Cairo International Book Fair is proving that the love of reading brings communities together.
Union members raised funds at a Top Golf event in Chesterfield to support the Missouri Works Initiative, a nonprofit helping Missourians access career training and job resources. The March 19th fundraiser brings new support to programs connecting laid-off workers with apprenticeships and recovery-friendly workplaces.
Carson City is hosting a free Small Business Resource Fair on May 5 to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the complex process of starting or growing their businesses. Financial experts, government agencies, and business advisors will offer guidance to turn business dreams into reality.
More than 30 organizations gathered in one place to help families access housing, healthcare, jobs, and food resources. The "Anchor of Hope" fair made getting help easier than ever.
Students in Morocco got direct access to global companies and career mentors at a special event celebrating 250 years of friendship between Morocco and the United States. The partnership connects young people with skills and opportunities for tomorrow's jobs.
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.
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