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Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads

S2E32 - Can You Be Called to an Occupation?

In this episode of College Conversations, Jeff Sherrod, Gregg Garner, and Laurie Kagay discuss the concept of calling and its relationship to occupation, exploring whether calling is an internal discovery of one's passions or an external directive from God. They emphasize the importance of understanding calling through a biblical lens, highlighting the communal aspect of calling rather than solely individual pursuits.

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The Institute's ProDev Program vs. Federal Work Study

In this blog Katie Dunning explores the advantages of The Institute’s ProDev program compared to the Federal Work Study (FWS) program, highlighting how ProDev offers more comprehensive career development opportunities and financial support. Discover how ProDev equips students for success with hands-on experience, scholarships, and a biblical foundation that goes beyond traditional work-study programs.

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College Conversations Season 1, Episode 10: Professional Development: A New Era - Announcing The Institute’s ProDev Program (Transcript)

Join Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, Benjamin Reese, and Laurie Kagay in an exciting announcement of The Institute's Professional Development (ProDev) program. This episode sheds light on how the ProDev program provides Institute students with a unique Christian workplace environment. Here, students can enhance their occupational skills, graduate debt-free, and step into the professional world with both experience and a job offer in hand. This conversation is key for anyone interested in how faith and professional development can be seamlessly integrated in an educational setting.

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