University of Edinburgh Principal’s Career Development Scholarships 2020/2021 for PhD Students

University of edinburgh

The University will offer 45 PhD scholarships for students starting their PhD research at the University in the 2020-2021 academic session. Application Deadline: 3rd February 2020 ย 23:59 GMT Eligible Countries: UK/EU and International students To be taken at (country): University of Edinburgh, UK About the Award: In order to attract the best and brightestย PhDย students, the … Read more

Road Map to Professional Success for Engineers not Taught in School – Online Course

Stuff You Donโ€™t Learn in Engineering School

In this online course, Stuff You Donโ€™t Learn in Engineering School, learn the essential soft skills technical professionals need in the workplace. Enrolment: Starts on February 21, 2017 Timeline: 4 weeks @ 2-3 hours per week Skill Level: Introductory Course of Study: Business & Management for Engineers| Course Platform: Edx.org Created by: IEEE Cost: Free … Read more

At Least One of These 17 Reasons Will Excite You to Join a Toastmasters Club

Lighthouse celebrating 90 years of Toastmasters International

How much would you want to develop the skills to communicate effectively before a job interview panel, for a business presentation, before investors, defending a project in school or talking to the opposite sex? Few things are as spirit liberating as being able to speak confidently and effectively in your personal and professional life. Few … Read more

6 Things to Know About Getting Paid for Your Creative Work

Get paid for your creative work

More and more professionals are describing themselves as โ€œcreativesโ€ in todayโ€™s job market, particularly among the self-employed. Whether you work for a big brand or are the freelance type there are a few things you should know about how to make a living off of creative work. Whether youโ€™re a graphic designer, an artist, or … Read more

2014 โ€“ The year to Promote Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurial spirit in 2014

First of all, from AfterschoolAfrica, I wish you a happy and prosperous New year โ€“ 2014. The year is already on the move, with the usual unwillingness of any year to wait for anyone. How swiftly 2013 swept by… What are your goals for 2014? What plans are you making to achieve them? I believe … Read more