“Once you learn to engage influencers, you differentiate yourself from the noise online”
Category: About Extension
Dean Rogers leaves Extension streamlined and growing
“I focused the organization on workforce development rather than trying to be all things to all people.”
Executive assistant sets out her shingle in the gig economy
“Now I have organization and structure and clients.”
Security By Design: Great security starts early in design
“Being classified as security was actually keeping us away from getting the job done.”
Preparing ESL teachers for the rigors of teaching grammar
“To them it’s the key to understanding the language and to using it to communicate.”
Personal Financial Advising: From Boomer to GenX
“Whether it’s charity or retirement planning or educational planning, it’s all about asking questions.”
ICH: Harmonizing global guidelines for pharma
“ICH guidelines have become highly recognized as delivering high quality products.”
HR Business Partner instructor’s writing passion
“Do not ignore your dreams.”
Executive assistant student nominated for Rookie of the Year
“I learned not only in the classes but by the example of other girls who study with me.”
Lynda M. Rogers to retire as dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
A Message from Marlene Tromp, Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Marketing art from the heart
“If you want to stay relevant and current, you have to invest in yourself and embrace a lifetime of learning.”
UCSC showcases student entrepreneurs
Congrats to Stephanie Webb, an entrepreneurial UC Santa Cruz graduate student who claimed top honors last night at the 6th … More
This App’s For You
“We know you need the most up-to-date information in the palm of your hand.”
Silicon Valley job skills for the international professional
“Our international program is unlike any other in the state of California.”
Data scientist lands an OPT job at Google
“This is the place everyone should go to learn cutting edge technology.”
The University of California is born
How a world-class university got its start 150 years ago
Public procurement book elevates strategic decisions
“The beauty of procurement is that it forces us to become innovative and flexible within the space allotted by procurement … More
Silicon Valley clinical researchers teach annual one-week intensive
“Discoveries in technology and science are giving us a greater chance of having a positive impact on disease and creating … More
What is a LinkedIn Recruiter Looking For?
One of the things you learn when you’re studying the latest social media strategy and best practices is how important … More
UCSC Extension steps up to train the next generation of supply chain managers
“Companies are recognizing the value of skilled supply chain managers who can affect the bottom line.” Darin Matthews, Founding Chair, … More
Talent acquisition: Key skills every HR student should study
“You have to have a talent acquisition strategy that includes how to work with the gig economy, the global economy, … More
The Next Generation of Digital Health
A UC Santa Cruz Live in Silicon Valley Alumni Event
Teaching creativity in the ECE classroom
“I love to spend time with kids and talk to them. That is the only reason I am in this … More
Hungarian translator becomes Silicon Valley tech writer
“People were very positive here. They weren’t complaining. They focused on solving problems and building things together. The weather and … More
Construction contractor builds new software career
“I needed some place to start if I was going to get a new career. Once I got the certificates, I … More
Computer programmer pivots to bioinformatics
“This is where we’re going to make difference in human health.”
Closing the gap on salary equity in public procurement
By DARIN MATTHEWS, FNIGP, CPPO, CPSM Instructor, Supply Chain Management The procurement and supply chain profession has come a long … More
For the love of Python
“I guess I knew then, once I touched a computer, I would never go back. I’m passionate about software engineering … More
An SQA Commendation for Instructor Alka Jarvis
Congrats to Software Quality Assurance and Testing instructor Alka Jarvis who has recently earned top commendation for her years of … More
A first step into Silicon Valley-style HR
“I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s been vital to understand the complexities of laws in HR along with cultural … More