Mark Your Calendar: ‘Igniting Our Next-Gen Workforce’ Virtual Celebration on Dec. 2
October 13, 2021
NSCA’s “Igniting Our Next-Gen Workforce” is a completely online experience being held on Dec. 2, 2021, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm CST
An NSCA Team-Building Event that Connects the Next Generation to STEM Positions
August 24, 2021
One of the biggest challenges we hear integrators talk about is the struggle to find talent. Job boards across the nation and in Canada are overwhelmed by job openings—but why is that? The simple truth is this: There’s a shortage of people to fill STEM positions. This has become more evident as we see a Read the full article…
Get to Know Ignite 2.0
June 15, 2021
NSCA Education Foundation’s Ignite has always prioritized diversification of the integration market. Now, with version 2.0, we’re doubling down on inclusion. A common criticism of the integration industry is that it’s a tad … incestual. The same folks jump from company to company. The same faces are seen at industry events. Our industry isn’t as Read the full article…
NSCA Education Foundation Virtual Fundraiser Surpasses Goal
December 7, 2020
The “Cheers to 20 Years” anniversary celebration and fundraiser, which took place Dec. 3, far exceeded its $54,000 goal by raising $73,115 for the NSCA Education Foundation
Dec. 3: NSCA Education Foundation “Cheers to 20 Years” Virtual Fundraiser
November 13, 2020
The NSCA Education Foundation is excited to announce a virtual fundraiser to celebrate its 20th anniversary and raise funds for ongoing industry initiatives: Dec. 3 at 3:30pm CST
Federal Government’s SchoolSafety.gov Recommending PASS Guidelines is a Win for School Safety
March 10, 2020
The U.S. Federal government launched its Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website, SchoolSafety.gov, designed as a one-stop-shop of resources for K-12 administrators, educators, parents, and law enforcement and includes Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools (4th Edition)
NSCA Recognizes Three Deserving Industry Leaders in 2020
February 6, 2020
Michael Hester, Steve Emspak and Nate Ross were honored during the 22nd annual Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) held Feb. 26-28, 2020, in Irving, Texas.
Soft Skills: Interns Don’t Know What They Don’t Know
December 10, 2018
The Importance of Teaching Soft Skills in Internships Lisa Miller, marketing and product manager at RoomReady, took advantage of the Ignite Pilot Internship Program this past summer. She recently spoke with me about the challenges (and rewards) of hosting three interns – and, honestly, what she said took me a bit by surprise. Soft skills. Read the full article…
Conference Technologies Takes Talent Development In-House
September 7, 2018
Without giving away the secret to the sauce, I wanted to highlight (and basically give mad props) to Conference Technologies (CTI) for creating a really kick-arse audiovisual internship program. Developed five years ago by CTI’s leadership team, CTI University currently hosts 12 interns across four different locations with the intent to grow each summer. For Read the full article…
How Bluewater Technologies Uses Mentorships to Improve Employee Confidence
August 14, 2018
To help employees feel empowered – and to help them learn new skills – Bluewater Technologies in Southfield, MI, developed a new employee mentorship program that combines professional and personal development opportunities. To participate, mentors and mentees can apply online and provide some information on their interests and what they’re hoping to learn. From there, Read the full article…