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Some late afternoon career-related news and links.

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A very interesting article by Vivek Wadhwa posted recently on www.businessweek.com.  The article examines popular political and public perceptions that the US is falling behind in educating and employing scientists.  Wadhwa insists that the opposite is actually the case and provides a recent case study in the subject for proof. He cites sustained improvement in science education in terms of both quality and numbers.  He also notes that the available jobs for recent graduates in science fields are actually fewer than those seeking positions.  He points out that heeding calls for increases in numbers graduating with science or engineering backgrounds could result in many of those graduates taking positions in non-science related fields due to a shortage of jobs for them.  His arguments make the case for improved science education initiatives that are also accompanied by job creation in these fields.   Wadhwa’s closing arguments are supportive of a strong liberal arts background and continued investment into businesses which promote sustainability and provide innovative technical opportunities for college grads.

“We need our children to receive a balanced and broad education. Perhaps we should focus on creating demand for the many scientists and engineers we graduate. There are many problems, from global warming to the development of alternative fuels to cures for infectious diseases that need to be solved.” 

 Click here to read the entire article. It is an interesting take with some definite room for debate on either side. Thoughts or opinions?

Discussions of the latest generation of young working adults and students, loosely defined as those born in the 80's and 90's, have been at the top of career-related topic lists for some time now. One could probably devote an entire blog to only this issue. I am sure that there are some already out there.  The majority of arguments in the debates seem to be overwhelmingly negative in their view of the career management styles of the latest generation. However, this article by Jack and Suzy Welch presents some excellent points for the conversation on the alternate side.  Optimism, social responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit are the keywords used to describe young workers. A few positives in this debate can't hurt and are much needed to balance the perceptions of hiring managers.