Negotiating Tuition Reimbursement with Your Employer

Organizations understand the value of investing in your professional growth in today’s competitive job market. As a result, you may never find the need to negotiate tuition reimbursement. Companies support academic advancement as part of their retention and development strategies and the tax benefits they receive for funding employees’ education expenses. They also benefit from […]

3 Ways Corporations Benefit from Academic Partnerships

Corporate academic partnerships aim to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. They are a win-win situation for both sides, fostering innovation, economic growth and a more prepared workforce. There are many reasons you may consider a corporate academic partnership. Below, we list the top three. How Corporations Benefit from Academic Partnerships 1. […]

Plastics Engineering Seminars Summer ’22

UMass Lowell’s Plastics Engineering Seminars are Back Once again, UMass Lowell is offering over a dozen in-demand plastics engineering seminars through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies this summer.  For more than 30 years, UMass Lowell has offered educational workshops on plastics processing, design, and quality control topics.  These hands-on seminars are taught […]

Digital Badges Now Provided to Those Who Complete Non-Credit Trainings – Easily Demonstrate Acquired Skills and Knowledge

As workplace needs and hiring trends become more skill-centric, gaining visibility in a busy hiring landscape is critical. Job seekers and professionals as well as employers are constantly exploring ways to upskill and validate the skills acquired. In line with this trend, digital badge credentialing is growing rapidly in the U.S. and globally, with 20% […]