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By Nicole Amaral, Skills Transformation Lead, Americas  Ana Lilia, a chemical engineer and working mother from Mexico, used online training to change careers and become a freelance scientific writer after losing her job in the country’s pre-pandemic economic downturn. It’s now her principal income, and during the pandemic, the flexibility of online learning and remote…

(GenAI) when we talked about refining your career goals. This week, we’ll take it a step further with some practical applications of GenAI that you can incorporate into your everyday tasks. As instructor Andrew Ng explains in DeepLearning.AI’s Generative AI for Everyone course, AI is a general purpose technology—meaning it has a wide range of…

Last week, we outlined the steps you can expect to move through during your job search. Now, we’re going to focus our attention on applying for entry-level jobs. Typically, exploring entry-level roles can make sense if you are looking for your first job, are early in your career, or you’re considering a career change. The…

Daniella is a new graduate of the University of North Texas (UNT). She recently earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) with a concentration in media innovation. Daniella is an international student from the Netherlands who faced many challenges when she was first searching for a degree program that could meet all of…

If you’ve been here for a while, you’re likely well aware that data analysis is a high-income skill and is associated with a lucrative career path. When used thoughtfully, data can reveal actionable insights that drive performance and offer a competitive edge. But perhaps the most amazing thing about data is how applicable your analysis…

This week, we’re continuing our job search exploration and talking about a topic that has come up many times in the comment section: changing careers. We can’t say we’re surprised that this is such a hot topic—it’s very common for people to shift directions at some point during their careers. After all, over time, your…

Many adult learners juggle full-time work, family, and personal commitments while earning their degrees. For seasoned civil engineer, Marc Seter, this balancing act isn’t just a challenge—it’s a skill he’s mastered. Between working full-time, caring for family, and pursuing his Master’s in Computer Science degree from CU Boulder, he’s found creative ways to make learning…

Hi! So far in this series, we’ve explored ways you can encourage career growth through clear professional development goals, a structured career development plan, guidance from your mentors, and with help from your network. To close this series, we’re going to explore the role work-life balance can play in your growth. Although it’s tempting to…

Welcome to another career spotlight! This week, in celebration of the newly launched Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst Professional Certificate, we’re shining a light on digital marketing—what it is, who should learn it, and where to begin. First, what is digital marketing? Digital marketing is a catch-all term for all areas of marketing that exist in…

20 years later, John Iglehart pursues a UNT BAAS Life rarely follows a straight path, and Oklahoma native John Iglehart’s story is a testament to perseverance and rediscovery. Now living in Louisiana and working as an Assistant Manager at Cinemark, John is preparing to advance to Senior Assistant Manager—a role that requires additional education and…