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Weekly Contributor at Forbes.com

Mark contributes weekly to Forbes.com, exploring careers, education, the millennial and Z generations, the skills gap, and workforce development. He brings a fresh perspective to the conversation about today’s younger generations and what they’re truly capable of in our changing economy and workforce. Check out his latest pieces below.

In Their Own Words: Apprentices Tell It Like It Is

Posted November 23, 2020 by Mark Perna What it’s like, what makes it rewarding and why they do it. Mark’s article, “In Their Own Words: Apprentices Tell...

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From Apprentice To Entrepreneur: “Apprenticeship Changed My Life”

Posted November 23, 2020 by Mark Perna It’s not where you start after high school. It’s where you end up. Mark’s article, “From Apprentice To Entrepreneur: ‘Apprenticeship...

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It’s National Apprenticeship Week. Here’s Why More People Should Know

Posted November 23, 2020 by Mark Perna Grey-collar jobs are on the rise—and apprenticeships are a hot ticket to land one. Mark’s article, “It’s National Apprenticeship Week....

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Manufacturing Is A Career, Not A Job

Posted November 9, 2020 by Mark Perna If you think manufacturing is a low-skilled, low-paid industry, think again. Mark’s article, “Manufacturing Is A Career, Not A Job,”...

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Hey Gen-Z, This Is How To Get Yourself Hired

Posted November 9, 2020 by Mark Perna Pandemic-proof your career with these seven strategies. Mark’s article, “Hey Gen-Z, This Is How To Get Yourself Hired,” published at...

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Acorns And ZipRecruiter Team Up For New Hiring Portal

Posted October 26, 2020 by Mark Perna You can now search for jobs in the Acorns investment app. Mark’s article, “Acorns And ZipRecruiter Team Up For New...

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Recruiting Top Gen-Z Talent In A Post-Pandemic World

Posted October 20, 2020 by Mark Perna You’re going to have to pivot. Mark’s article, “Recruiting Top Gen-Z Talent In A Post-Pandemic World,” published at Forbes.com on...

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Building Resilience When You’re Pandemic-Fatigued

Posted October 12, 2020 by Mark Perna Employed or unemployed, you can bounce back with these strategies. Mark’s article, “Building Resilience When You’re Pandemic-Fatigued,” published at Forbes.com...

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How You Can Finish 2020 Strong—And Way Better

Posted October 12, 2020 by Mark Perna We’ve reached Q4. Here are three ways businesses and employees can make it count. Mark’s article, “How You Can Finish...

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Are Your Expectations For A Promotion Realistic?

Posted September 26, 2020 by Mark Perna A new study reveals how long you may have to wait to move up the ranks. Mark’s article, “Are Your...

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