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My students are getting worried about the job market because they are hearing about this recession. Yes, recessions tend to be VERY bad for college grads. However…there are only (sarcasm) around 10M unfilled jobs. National unemployment is 3.7% (near 50 year lows). That is not a labor recession.

Through WMU's 2020-21 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and postbaccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,346 graduates, or 69%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2020 and June 2021. Three weeks before each graduation, all graduating students receive an email on behalf of their college dean, department chairperson or program director with a personalized link to the Post-graduation Activity Survey. Nonrespondents...

“Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation, according to Gallup-Purdue polls.” https://lnkd.in/gSuzhcjP -those who believe a professor cared about them as a person, made them excited about learning, & encouraged them to pursue their dreams had more than double the odds of being engaged at work & experiencing a higher degree of well being overall, these studies find.

"Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation, according to Gallup-Purdue polls." https://lnkd.in/gSuzhcjP -those who believe a professor cared about them as a person, made them excited about learning, & encouraged them to pursue their dreams had more than double the odds of being engaged at work & experiencing a higher degree of well being overall, these studies find. …only...

Predictive Data Analytics (Excel on steroids): I get this kind of feedback all the time…https://lnkd.in/dQABdsXc – You will be glad to hear that (Anaconda + Jupyter Notebook + Python + visualization libraries) is what we have been teaching in CIS 2650 since the course was created. We have no plan to change it unless industry tells us otherwise.

Predictive Data Analytics (Excel on steroids): I get this kind of feedback all the time…https://lnkd.in/dQABdsXc - You will be glad to hear that (Anaconda + Jupyter Notebook + Python + visualization libraries) is what we have been teaching in CIS 2650 since the course was created. We have no plan to change it unless industry tells us otherwise. Why was the WMU supply chain program ranked 2nd in SCM technology by...

In talking w/ a colleague, we both agreed that many hiring managers do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets associated w/ our graduating students. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. – that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from other analytical solutions (skill sets that our students have).

In talking w/ a colleague, we both agreed that many hiring managers do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets associated w/ our graduating students. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. – that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from other analytical solutions (skill sets that our students...

Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. I do have students that get offers in the $50K-$60K range & many successfully negotiate up to > $60K-$70K. That is a 10-30% bump before you even start! Many people have to work a few years to get that bump.

Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. I do have students that get offers in the $50K-$60K range & many successfully negotiate up to > $60K-$70K. That is a 10-30% bump before you even start! Many people have to work a few years to get that bump. https://lnkd.in/gMJYNJkh https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_should-college-grads-negotiate-a-job-offer-activity-7021070827513155584-TgRe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Some employers are giving students a few days to make...

Interesting salary & job placement data for USC MS grads. MIT MS SCM grads can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gYimnUkP. Hottest MBA Degree Now? Supply Chain Mgmt. That darn MBA degree still has a great ROI!…

Interesting salary & job placement data for USC MS grads. MIT MS SCM grads can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gYimnUkP. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_data-for-usc-mit-supply-chain-grads-activity-7021436310347272192-2h_s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Hottest MBA Degree Now? Supply Chain Mgmt. That darn MBA degree still has a great ROI!...“Over their lifetime, an MBA grad can expect to earn $3M more than someone with only a bachelor’s.” Note, if you read this article about an MBA SCM degree, it sounds a lot like our undergrad...

Hopefully, we are training our students to become consultants…to their own org. We try to develop strategic skill sets (rather than tactical) combined w/ softer skills (i.e., problem solving, leadership, negotiation, etc.).

Hopefully, we are training our students to become consultants…to their own org. We try to develop strategic skill sets (rather than tactical) combined w/ softer skills (i.e., problem solving, leadership, negotiation, etc.).Thank you to Summit Polymers, Senneca, & Mann-Hummel for providing our students w/ problem solving projects this semester.:*Economies of Scale: From Discrete Plant Ordering to Global Supply Chain Optimization*5s plans for multiple product lines *SOPs for Receiving Validation and Inspection...

n 2022, China had more battery production capacity than the rest of the world combined. FYI: Georgia, Kentucky, & Michigan are going to dominate EV battery mfg in the U.S. by 2030. Michigan predicted to “dominate” EV battery manufacturing after $2B investment. https://lnkd.in/gimsb67c.

In 2022, China had more battery production capacity than the rest of the world combined. FYI: Georgia, Kentucky, & Michigan are going to dominate EV battery mfg in the U.S. by 2030. Michigan predicted to “dominate” EV battery manufacturing after $2B investment. https://lnkd.in/gimsb67c.https://lnkd.in/gNhJ_Gdx https://www.visualcapitalist.com/chinas-dominance-in-battery-manufacturing/ Michigan has tons of upside (we just need more people). Michigan to compete as mfg capitol of the U.S. w/ new center. Backed by the World Economic...

Top Skills You Need To Become a Data Scientist (every job has data). https://lnkd.in/gk7pgtQZ. There are ONLY 500K unfilled SCM Data Science jobs on LI. Do not be a victim of technology! See salary report below.

Top Skills You Need To Become a Data Scientist (every job has data). https://lnkd.in/gk7pgtQZ. There are ONLY 500K unfilled SCM Data Science jobs on LI. Do not be a victim of technology! See salary report below. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_many-orgs-are-exploring-the-effects-of-external-activity-7022901662038036480-zPrP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop I am fascinated by the $ opportunities w/ Data Science skills. You could make the case that every Business major should minor (or double major) in Data Analytics. These skill sets would perhaps include: Employers...

Any chance that Michigan leads the way? Maybe: this is America’s LARGEST producer of semiconductor-grade polysilicon. 1/3 of chips produced in the WORLD use polysilicon produced in Hemlock, MI

Any chance that Michigan leads the way? Maybe: this is America’s LARGEST producer of semiconductor-grade polysilicon. 1/3 of chips produced in the WORLD use polysilicon produced in Hemlock, MI (Hemlock Semiconductor). "They have no idea that MI is at the forefront of the semiconductor supply chain.” While the semiconductor mfg legislation has been lauded as a win, how much good will it do for the Great Lakes State? The impact...