https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:20 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/adoption-inspires-family-law-paralegal.aspxTabatha Bell discovered she had a passion for law when her husband sought to adopt her son. The accounting, supply chain, and sourcing manager, who had never really been involved in the legal system, decided to make a career change.External ArticleTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:15:45 Adoption Process Inspires Future Family Law ParalegalTabatha Bell discovered she had a passion for law when her husband sought to adopt her son. The accounting, supply chain, and sourcing manager, who had never really been involved in the legal system, decided to make a career change.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/adoption-inspires-family-law-paralegal.aspxParalegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/7-project-management-trends-to-keep-you-ahead.aspxProject managers tend to be highly organized, structured thinkers, which is another way of saying that project management is not a field known for its creativity and flexibility. However, the worldwide upheaval of the last two years has influenced the best project managers to embrace change in technology, strategy, tools, relationships, and processes, transforming the set-in-its-ways PM domain.Leigh PerkinsTue, 01 Aug 2023 09:09:26 7 Current Project Management Trends to Keep You AheadProject managers tend to be highly organized, structured thinkers, which is another way of saying that project management is not a field known for its creativity and flexibility. However, the worldwide upheaval of the last two years has influenced the best project managers to embrace change in technology, strategy, tools, relationships, and processes, transforming the set-in-its-ways PM domain.Two people looking at a project management tool on a computer monitorhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/7-project-management-trends-to-keep-you-ahead.aspxProject Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/8-ways-to-reduce-stress-at-work.aspxYour feelings are valid, and it’s understandable if emotional distress has been interfering with your ability to concentrate at your job. That’s why we reached out to the Crisis Center, as well as the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, for these eight ways to reduce stress at work.Emily YoungTue, 18 Jul 2023 15:35:52 8 Ways to Reduce Stress at WorkYour feelings are valid, and it’s understandable if emotional distress has been interfering with your ability to concentrate at your job. That’s why we reached out to the Crisis Center, as well as the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, for these eight ways to reduce stress at work.A woman sitting at her desk with her head in her hands and several people holding up stressful items around herhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/8-ways-to-reduce-stress-at-work.aspxProfessional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/trades-and-apprenticeships-as-proven-career-pathways.aspxThe notion that traditional higher education is the only way to fulfillment is untrue. I’ll finish up the series by presenting a case for trades and their corresponding apprenticeship models.Mark KoulianosTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Trades and Apprenticeships as Proven Career PathwaysThe notion that traditional higher education is the only way to fulfillment is untrue. I’ll finish up the series by presenting a case for trades and their corresponding apprenticeship models.Two men wearing protective glasses and yellow jackets working with equipmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/trades-and-apprenticeships-as-proven-career-pathways.aspxProfessional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-to-create-an-employee-wellness-program-that-actually-works.aspxIf you already have a wellness program that isn’t working, keep reading to find out how to do it better. Let’s get started with how to make an employee wellness program that actually works.Emily YoungTue, 20 Jun 2023 09:46:15 How to Create an Employee Wellness Program That Actually WorksIf you already have a wellness program that isn’t working, keep reading to find out how to do it better. Let’s get started with how to make an employee wellness program that actually works.An employee wearing a business suit and glasses lifting weightshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-to-create-an-employee-wellness-program-that-actually-works.aspxHuman Resourceshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 May 2023 13:35:19 Paralegal Skills for Students Pursuing a Legal CareerIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.A group of people sitting around a table with paperwork and bookshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-upskill-their-emotional-intelligence.aspxYou’ve worked hard to launch your engineering career. But in order to do your best work — and rise to the top – it’s time to develop your emotional intelligence.Emily YoungTue, 09 May 2023 11:36:13 Why Engineers Should Upskill Their Emotional IntelligenceYou’ve worked hard to launch your engineering career. But in order to do your best work — and rise to the top – it’s time to develop your emotional intelligence.A man and woman comforting another manhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-upskill-their-emotional-intelligence.aspxLeadership and Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/the-rise-of-new-collar-work.aspxI previously shared my perspectives on a traditional college degree and how it remains an advantageous entry point to most careers. However, I’m quick to support that position by saying that periodic learning has become the new standard, even with said degree, for success over the long haul.Mark KoulianosTue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Not White, Not Blue, but Something New: The Rise of "New Collar Work"I previously shared my perspectives on a traditional college degree and how it remains an advantageous entry point to most careers. However, I’m quick to support that position by saying that periodic learning has become the new standard, even with said degree, for success over the long haul.A woman wearing a hoodie and a hat working on equipmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/the-rise-of-new-collar-work.aspxDirector's Cornerhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-do-you-create-a-winning-corporate-culture.aspxHave you ever heard the phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast?” There’s a reason why this expression has been long-standing in the business world. Having a winning corporate culture can make or break organizational success.Haley DeLeonTue, 18 Apr 2023 09:10:06 How Do You Create a Winning Corporate Culture?Have you ever heard the phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast?” There’s a reason why this expression has been long-standing in the business world. Having a winning corporate culture can make or break organizational success.A group of five people standing in front of a table with large windows in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-do-you-create-a-winning-corporate-culture.aspxHuman Resourceshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/what-is-semiconductor-technology-and-why-is-it-important.aspxWhat do rice cookers, LED lighting displays, gaming devices, and blood pressure monitors have in common? All of these devices use semiconductors.Haley DeLeonTue, 11 Apr 2023 11:57:00 What is Semiconductor Technology and Why Is It Important?What do rice cookers, LED lighting displays, gaming devices, and blood pressure monitors have in common? All of these devices use semiconductors.Two men sitting at desks with laptops, computers, and semiconductor technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/what-is-semiconductor-technology-and-why-is-it-important.aspxBusiness,Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/whats-the-managers-role-in-implementing-lean-principles.aspxAs a manager, you play an integral role in the successful implementation of Lean principles within your organization. These methods have revolutionized businesses by improving processes, increasing efficiency, and driving down costs while helping to secure market position and customer loyalty.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 21 Mar 2023 11:18:43 What's the Manager's Role in Implementing Lean Principles?As a manager, you play an integral role in the successful implementation of Lean principles within your organization. These methods have revolutionized businesses by improving processes, increasing efficiency, and driving down costs while helping to secure market position and customer loyalty.A woman writing something on a white boardhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/whats-the-managers-role-in-implementing-lean-principles.aspxLeadership and Management,Process Improvementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-develop-project-management-skills.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a. Engineering teams rely on strong leadership, communication, and management to ensure projects are completely on schedule and within budget. Developing project management skills is essential for engineers who want to skillfully lead successful projects, become more efficient, and add value to their organization.Haley DeLeonTue, 07 Mar 2023 10:52:13 Why Engineers Should Develop Project Management SkillsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a. Engineering teams rely on strong leadership, communication, and management to ensure projects are completely on schedule and within budget. Developing project management skills is essential for engineers who want to skillfully lead successful projects, become more efficient, and add value to their organization.A group of men wearing hard hats and protective glasseshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-develop-project-management-skills.aspxProject Management