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December 25, 2024

Celebrating Excellence: 2024 Career Center Awards

SkillsFirst is proud to announce the winners of our 2024 Career Center Awards! These organizations are setting new standards for career readiness through innovative tools, impactful collaboration, and exceptional engagement with their communities.

2024 Award Categories & Winners

Winner: Arizona State University - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Excellence in Resume Review

Recognizing Arizona State University – Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering for reviewing the highest number of resumes in 2024. Their dedication to providing timely and personalized feedback demonstrates an outstanding commitment to empowering students in refining their job applications and achieving career success.

Winner: Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)

AI Innovator Award

Honoring ISANS for its exceptional use of SkillsFirst’s AI tools to empower newcomers. As the top user of AI scans in 2024, ISANS has leveraged cutting-edge technology to refine resumes and support job seekers in navigating the workforce.

Winner: University of West Georgia

Champion of Career Support Excellence

Awarded to the University of West Georgia for achieving the highest percentage of students submitting their career materials for review, coupled with outstanding follow-through by career services in completing those reviews. This award highlights their exceptional dedication to student success and career readiness.

Winner: Hardin-Simmons University

AI Excellence in Customization and Optimization

Hardin-Simmons University is recognized for its exceptional commitment to customizing and optimizing AI-powered career tools. By enabling a robust set of AI features for students and making thoughtful revisions to enhance functionality, the university’s career center has ensured sustained access to quality resources. This ongoing dedication reflects a deep commitment to providing students with the best possible tools for career success.

Winner: Trevecca Nazarene University

Curriculum Integration Champion

Trevecca Nazarene University is recognized for its outstanding collaboration with faculty to seamlessly integrate resume reviews into the curriculum as part of their QEP assessment initiative. By inviting a large number of faculty reviewers, expanding review groups, and utilizing both resume and portfolio review features, Trevecca has set a new standard for career readiness integration. This initiative ensures students receive valuable feedback and creates a robust framework for assessing leadership and professional development outcomes.


Announcing Our Exclusive Partnership with PeopleGrove

SkillsFirst has partnered with PeopleGrove to integrate our AI-powered career tools into their career services platform. This exclusive collaboration offers students and alumni enhanced career resources to streamline their job search and professional development.

Read the Full Announcement on PeopleGrove’s Website

STRIVE International: Writing Resumes 50% Faster

STRIVE International revolutionized their resume creation process with SkillsFirst, significantly reducing time and increasing efficiency while still delivering high-quality, ATS-optimized resumes.

Highlights:

Improved resume creation process with AI assistanceCentralized feedback for better collaboration

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Trevecca Nazarene University: Enhancing Career Development

Trevecca Nazarene University streamlined their resume-building process and boosted student engagement by introducing SkillsFirst, helping students create stronger resumes aligned with industry expectations.

Highlights:

Improved accessibility of career resources Enhanced ATS-optimization and resume effectiveness

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North Central Texas College: Helping 45% More Students

North Central Texas College improved the reach of their career services, supporting 45% more students in creating professional resumes without sacrificing the quality of feedback, thanks to SkillsFirst's AI-driven platform.

Highlights:

Expanded capacity to support more students Streamlined, centralized feedback for better results

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Stay Informed & Empower Your Organization

At SkillsFirst, we’re committed to helping organizations like yours drive success through cutting-edge career tools and AI-powered insights. Our partnerships and success stories are just the beginning of what’s possible. Explore how our solutions can revolutionize your career services and unlock new opportunities for your members.

Interested in learning more?  Contact Us today to schedule a demo or request access to our full case studies.