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Taking the Long Road to Grad School: A Decision Worth Taking Time

Jenn Oribello

Over the course of seven years I moved from a facilitator role to a mid-level management position responsible for hiring, training and managing a team, coordinating development projects, and managing budgets. I had no interest in moving up in my organization, so I consi... More »

Where are you in your T&D career?

Annabelle Reitman

We are truly looking forward to the publication of the 3rd edition of Career Moves due out September 2013. Our book highlights the latest training and development trends and gives you the tools you need for the practical application of the revised ASTD Competency Model&... More »

Making the Most of College—and the Start of Your Professional Journey

Cassandra Bartley

Why do we spend our time and hard-earned money on an education? Most students would answer something along the lines of “Because I have to.” I propose that there is a higher purpose for taking the educational plunge and committing 4+ years of your young adul... More »

The World Is Their Workplace

Study abroad may no longer be enough to make students stand out, nor does it shed light on a country’s business culture. Work-study abroad does double duty. More »

What Skills Are Important in Training Today?

Authors Caitlin Williams and Annabelle Reitman are working on the 3rd edition of the ASTD Press book, Career Moves, which will be published in September. They’d like to hear from you about what skills are most important in this field. Help us provide some great in... More »