Industry Impact

As a leader in workplace advancement, industry impact is a focus both in- and outside the classroom for the College. By engaging with business and community organizations, promoting the advancement of needed workplace skills, and supporting professionals through various stages of their careers, we help build a stronger and more resilient workforce. 

Meet Your Mentors: Alumni Empower Students to Unlock Their True Potential

Pursuing professional goals while balancing life and work can be quite challenging. Three industry leaders — all Professional Master's in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE) graduates — share their thoughts on how they help mentor current students and future colleagues.

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The Industry Leaders Who Are Helping Guide Our Students

Learn more about the Professional Master’s in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE) alumni — Sabrena Yedo, strategic architect engineer at NASA; Brian Drilling, director of operations and equipment for the U.S. and Canada at Firehouse Subs; and Chris Phillips, systems engineering director at Northrop Grumman — who are mentoring future grads.
1,322
Public Professional Development Offerings
88
Sponsored Professional Development Offerings
1,374
Total Companies/Organizations Served

PMI Chapter Meeting Explores Career Advancement

The Project Management Institute (PMI) Atlanta chapter — which held its first official meeting at Georgia Tech in 1969 — returned to its birthplace to hold the "Designing a Career of a Lifetime" event, which centered around the key elements of career design and featured discussions with leaders in the field.

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300+
Professional Development Courses
60+
MOOCs

Preparing for Your Career's Next Chapter

For those already in the workforce, upskilling or reskilling often yields new career opportunities, whether it’s a promotion or a job in a different field. Megan Elrath, a graduate online career services manager and liaison for FlexStack learners, offfers tips that can help the process can often feel daunting.

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The Enduring Power of Durable Skills in the Workplace

As technology, artificial intelligence, and changing expectations continue to rapidly impact the workplace, durable skills remain timeless qualities. Professional Education instructors share how how they help learners communicate, collaborate, adapt, and lead as well as gain technical knowledge.

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