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Analysis, Education, Future, Science & Technology News

The future of higher education: The #HigherEd #Startup revolution

August 3, 2015

Thomas Frey predicted that 50% of colleges would collapse by 2013. Similarly, Clayton Christiansen is quoted as saying that 50% of colleges will not exist in 15 years. Others have made similar claims. Such predictions are based on tracing the impact and likely trajectory of innovations like blended and online learning, open learning, technologies allowing for mass customization and personalization, adapting learning software, and a growing set of alternative pathways to gainful and skilled employment.

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Business, Employment

Research suggests 82% of managers aren’t cut out for the job

July 29, 2015

If you don’t like your manager, it’s probably not you, and there is a good chance your boss should never have been promoted in the first place. Continue reading… “Research suggests 82% of managers aren’t cut out for the job”

Business, DaVinci Institute, Employment, Future, Futurist, Latest Trend, Tom Frey

C-Suite jobs of the future

July 14, 2015

Many believe that corporations will soon beef up their core leadership teams, delegating the increasingly complex attributes of the modern organization to in-house, executive-level experts and allowing them to keep foundational business knowledge close to the top. Continue reading… “C-Suite jobs of the future”

Business, Education, Employment, Future, Futurist, Science & Technology News, Tom Frey

The top future jobs

July 11, 2015

Being able to predict future job positions that will be in demand and that will command a reasonable living wage – can mean the difference between having a vibrant career and being consigned to the scrap heap before your time. Continue reading… “The top future jobs”

Business, Coding, Coding Schools, DaVinci Coders, Game Development, Internet, Science & Technology News

Most popular programming languages

July 10, 2015

RedMonk has released their bi-annual programming language rankings. Very little has changed in the process since Drew Conway and John Myles White’s original analysis late in 2010.

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The age of developer-defined infrastructure: The geek shall inherit the earth

July 7, 2015

There have been articles about the primacy of software engineers over the past several years. The fact that technical majors are making more money coming out of college than their classmates and the average salary for a developer has risen dramatically over the past few years supports this reality.

NOTE: Anyone interested in learning to code, DaVinci Coders offers multiple courses designed to get you into the rapidly growing technology industry. For more info please visit davincicoders.com.

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After student exodus, 900 laid off by University of Phoenix

July 7, 2015

Over the past five years the for-profit institution has shed about half of its students, and since September the university has fired 900 employees. Continue reading… “After student exodus, 900 laid off by University of Phoenix”

Business, Employment, Science & Technology News

Would an algorithm hire better than a human?

July 1, 2015

It seems that one of the least likely jobs to be automated would be hiring and recruiting. Computers lack the human skills that the process needs, like making conversation and reading social cues. Continue reading… “Would an algorithm hire better than a human?”

Business, Culture, Economy, Employment, Future

Planning for the future: Generation Z

June 30, 2015

A mart HR manager is already looking at the generation Z, oldest of whom are turning 18 and slowly entering the workforce, while a lot of companies are still struggling with millennials. Continue reading… “Planning for the future: Generation Z”

Analysis, Employment, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News

The most common Job in 29 states will nearly disappear in 10 Years

June 30, 2015

Trucking driving is the most common job in 29 of 50 US states, according to NPR. This seems a bit overboard, and depends on how jobs are categorized, but here is the chart.

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Business, Employment, Internet

Colorado loves to telecommute

June 18, 2015

When it comes to telecommuting, Colorado is leading the nation. Continue reading… “Colorado loves to telecommute”

Business, Economy, Education, Employment, Engineering

The 4 types of companies that can benefit from distributed engineering teams

June 11, 2015

Limiting yourself to local talent is no longer an option in today’s talent war. While most companies may need to resort to hiring lesser candidates or to not hiring at all, a small number of incredibly attractive companies can afford to pay sky-high salaries to attract top local talent. Continue reading… “The 4 types of companies that can benefit from distributed engineering teams”