by dankeelan | May 12, 2026 | Education, Skilled Trades, U.S. Economy
A large shortage of workers to fill millions of skilled trades jobs could result in $1 trillion in economic losses annually, according to new research from JLL. The commercial real estate services company revealed Tuesday that by 2030, an estimated 2.1 million skilled...
by dankeelan | Apr 28, 2026 | Education, Engineering, Featured, Liberal Arts
This whole-brain approach to engineering is neither emphasized nor practiced nearly enough. Sure, our school, like any school, supports the idea of exploratory education on paper. UConn regularly boasts about their general education program: an overflowing course...
by dankeelan | Apr 14, 2026 | Education, Featured, STEM
Research shows that providing students with agency, choice, and a sense of purpose significantly enhances motivation and engagement. Student-driven STEM programs, such as my school’s Directed Reading Program (DRP), demonstrate this principle by offering hands-on,...
by dankeelan | Mar 30, 2026 | Career, Education, Technology
We sat down with Sandra Bachert, Director of Economic and Workforce Development, to discuss how Oakland Community College (OCC) is adapting to AI-driven change, the importance of hands-on learning, and why “career readiness” is just as vital as technical...
by dankeelan | Mar 3, 2026 | Career, Education, Engineering, Featured
Another installment in our video series from Wayne State University: The Global Auto Mobility and Smart Mobility Today team spent the day on the WSU campus. During our visit, John Petty and Cindy Polakowski met with some facinating people at the CARES Lab. The...
by dankeelan | Mar 2, 2026 | Career, Education, Technology
A conversation with Joe Petrosky, Vice Chancellor for Economic & Workforce Development at Oakland Community College Workshifter spoke with Mr. Petrosky about the difference between IT and technology and how that distinction shapes career thinking. He explains that...
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