From Test Takers to Change Makers
Nowadays, the traditional path to education is being questioned more than ever and there are numerous stories that provide a beacon of hope for those considering alternative routes. As the number of adults without a high school diploma reaches nearly 22 million in the United States, the importance of understanding and embracing non-traditional education…
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Re-Skilled GED Learners: The Future of Corporate America
This episode of Education Unplugged explores the transformative power of upskilling and the role re-skilled GED learners can play in the technology sector are explored. With a growing trend towards skills-based hiring, the tech industry is opening doors to non-traditional education paths, like the GED, leading to lucrative careers. Host Vicki Greene, the CEO…
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GED Graduate to Tech Apprentice
Education and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined in this changing world. The GED is nothing short of this and has opened doors of opportunities for many of GED graduates, such as Rogelio Conde, a recent GED holder and tech apprentice. Conde’s journey encapsulates this synergy, highlighting the importance of accessible education and the transformative…
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OpenAI–Cerebras Deal Signals Selective Inference Optimization, Not Replacement of GPUs
OpenAI’s partnership with Cerebras has raised questions about the future of GPUs in inference workloads. Cerebras uses a wafer-scale architecture that places an entire cluster onto a single silicon chip. This design reduces communication overhead and is built to improve latency and throughput for large-scale inference. Mark Jackson, Senior Product Manager at QumulusAI, says…
NVIDIA Rubin Brings 5x Inference Gains for Video and Large Context AI, Not Everyday Workloads
NVIDIA’s Rubin GPUs are expected to deliver a substantial increase in inference performance in 2026. The company claims up to 5 times the performance of B200s and B300s systems. These gains signal a major step forward in raw inference capability. Mark Jackson, Senior Product Manager at QumulusAI, explains that this level of performance is…
Autonomous Trucking Can Shrink Coast-to-Coast Delivery Times and Increase Fleet Productivity
The idea of a self-driving 80,000-pound truck barreling down the interstate once felt like science fiction. Now, it’s operating on real freight lanes in Texas. After years of hype and recalibration, autonomous trucking is entering its proving ground. Persistent driver shortages and rising freight demand have forced the industry to look beyond incremental improvements. The…
Get Vertical! Going from Idea to the Top 1% in Less Than 3 Years
Independent retail is operating in one of the most competitive environments in decades. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 20% of new businesses fail within their first year, and a whopping 50% don’t make it to year five. At the same time, consumers are increasingly choosing brands that offer community, authenticity,…
