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Institute Launches Second Year of ProDev: Work-and-Learning for Students
The Institute for GOD is proud to announce its second formal year of the Professional Development program, connecting undergraduate students with workplace opportunities for a debt-free future.
ProDev Focus: Campus Safety & Facility Maintenance
In February, Professional Development students at the Institute for G.O.D. International enhanced campus safety and honed crucial facilities management skills through hands-on projects.
Enhancing Professional Skills with Christian Values: A Recap of November DevTalks
Recap of November’s DevTalk on first impressions and hospitality.
DevTalks Take 1: Owning Your Mistakes and Your Time - Workplace Wisdom
The Institute’s Professional Development (ProDev) program hosts this year’s first “DevTalks” — a Ted Talks style seminar for students to learn practical skills to thrive in the workplace.
College Conversations S1, E11: Employers’ Confession: What They Really Want from Grads (Transcript)
Join Gregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod as they sit down with Amanda Aaseby, manager of Hopewell Family Care, and Chris Cameron, manager of Genovations Media, to discuss a critical question: What are employers looking for in college graduates? This episode offers a deep dive into the expectations of today's job market and examines if recent graduates are truly prepared to meet these standards. It's an informative session for students, educators, and anyone navigating the transition from academic life to professional endeavors.
College Conversations Season 1, Episode 10: Professional Development: A New Era - Announcing The Institute’s ProDev Program (Transcript)
Join Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Benjamin Reese, and Laurie Kagay in an exciting announcement of The Institute's Professional Development (ProDev) program. This episode sheds light on how the ProDev program provides Institute students with a unique Christian workplace environment. Here, students can enhance their occupational skills, graduate debt-free, and step into the professional world with both experience and a job offer in hand. This conversation is key for anyone interested in how faith and professional development can be seamlessly integrated in an educational setting.