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Crowdfunded Educational Projects Achieve Great Returns On Investment

The Horizons Tracker

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. Indeed, each funded educational project on the platform achieves up to a 1.6% Crowd support.

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Education? Innovation? Do – Learn – Do – Learn

Lead Change Blog

Victor’s Leap Year Project “Masters Program” is the wave of the future. “My work with students and the building project made me curious about further education in business, design, and social impact. Light Your World Self Leadership Books Education leaders youth leadership' Over time, the idea of [.].

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You're One Step From The C-Suite: How To Make The Jump.

Rich Gee Group

Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Seek opportunities to lead larger projects or initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. Tangible achievements in driving revenue, improving efficiency, or innovating processes are critical.

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Education and Corporations – A New Partnership

Lead Change Blog

Unfortunately, it appears educational institutions are lagging behind. Moreover, when 3,000 corporate leaders from 25 countries were surveyed as part of General Electric’s Global Innovation Barometer , their top concern was “a need to better align the education system with business needs.” A win for students.

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Innovating Higher-Education

Mills Scofield

MOOCs (Massively Open Online Courses) are a very hot topic in higher education and corporate training. We are in a new age of education, and just leave it our students to make sure they are front and center! He finished his undergraduate education in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Brown University in 2012.

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Education? Innovation? Do - Learn - Do - Learn

Mills Scofield

Victor’s Leap Year Project “Masters Program” is the wave of the future. I told my Middle Eastern parents that I wouldn''t be pursuing the traditional routes of doctor, lawyer, or engineer and left home to pursue a degree and work in education. Risk: From students to self-made education. How would I do that?

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Linda Freeman: Engaging, Educating, Empowering

Lead Change Blog

We are pleased to congratulate Instigator Linda Freeman on receiving the Statewide Energy Innovator Award from ReThink Energy Florida. Linda engaged in several different groups of people spanning continents, ages, genders, and occupations with the KidPower2015 Project. Educating Others. How Linda Innovates.

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