Blog: 2020

Survival Skills for Parents Working From Home During COVID

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

My spouse and I never imagined bringing our newborn child into this world during a pandemic. However, we quickly learned this pregnancy was going to be far from “normal”.

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UMass Online Exhibits at Conferences Focused on Supporting and Empowering Women

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Each year the women-focused conferences are designed to inspire connection, motivation, networking, inspiration and skill building for thousands of women across the country. To date, two conferences have been held; one in Texas and the second in Pennsylvania. Rounding out the final of the three yearly conferences, the Massachusetts Conference for Women will be held on December 10th, virtually.

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New Professional Skills Job Seekers Need Now

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by Stephanie Lines
Director of Marketing Communications
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Recently, LinkedIn Learning analyzed which of its online courses are in high demand by professionals trying to keep pace with the ever-changing future of work in a post-COVID era.

According to the findings from LinkedIn Learning’s Head of Global Content Strategy, the data sheds light on what’s top of mind when it comes to entering a new era of work:

 

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Regional Workforce Board Aims to Address the Commonwealth’s Workforce Needs in a Post-COVID Era - Part 1

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 by Kara Galvin
Executive Director, MassHire for the Cape and Islands Workforce Board (CIWB)
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Regional Leadership Supports A Strong Massachusetts Workforce

 

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Top 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Student-Centric Online Education

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by Sharon Fross
Senior Academic Advisor
Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Choosing an online degree program can be overwhelming. Here are 6 tips to help you find the right student-centric online education for adult learners.

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Prioritizing the Commonwealth's Workforce Development Needs through Online Learning

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by Stephanie Lines
Director of Marketing Communications
Tuesday, September 8, 2020

UMass Online and Mass General Brigham strategic partnership is primed to address healthcare workforce development in Massachusetts.

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Workforce Development: We Need More Women in Senior Leadership Positions

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by MJ Ryan
Senior Director, Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity, Mass General Brigham
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

A Q&A with MJ Ryan, Senior Director of Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity at Mass General Brigham who discusses how Massachusetts' largest employer is meeting the challenge to see more women in senior leadership roles in healthcare. 

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UMass Lowell Receives 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Inclusive Online Education

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by Stephanie Lines
Director of Marketing Communications
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The University of Massachusetts has a longstanding track record of academic excellence – featuring faculty who are Nobel Pulitzer Prize winners and Laureates as well as being a pioneer in online learning for the past two decades.

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Debunking 3 Misconceptions of Online Learning

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by Stephanie Lines
Director of Marketing Communications
Thursday, July 16, 2020

When searching for the right online degree or course, there are so many options it can be challenging to find the one for you. As an adult learner and working professional, your time is limited and I am sure you aren't enrolling in online education just for fun but rather to learn a new skill or build on what you already know.

You need relevant and actionable solutions for real-world problems. To help you along your journey in finding the right online program, I would like to debunk three common misconceptions about online learning:

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New Normal Series: How UMassOnline Staff Manage Working from Home During COVID-19

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 by Maria Cotto
Marketing Manager
Monday, July 6, 2020

During a time when many parents have to adjust to working from home with children due to covid-19, I’m fortunate that UMass Online has always been flexible with allowing me to do this when I needed.

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