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Senior Exit Interviews Help Students Build Confidence
November 22, 2024
High school teachers in a variety of subjects work to help prepare students for job interviews and other professional interactions. One school in eastern Kansas has a tradition of going a step...
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How to Create a Standout Portfolio in Five Easy Steps
October 30, 2024
Whether you’re applying for your first job, an internship or a post-secondary program, you may find that a portfolio is included as a requirement in the application process. The purpose of a...
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Expand Career Options Using Agilities
October 28, 2024
Want to explore potential careers, but aren’t sure where to start? Agilities.org is a great resource designed to help people explore how their skills align with different careers and broaden their...
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Book Review: The Anxious Generation
October 7, 2024
You’ve probably felt the pull, maybe at the end of the day as you sink into a favorite chair and start scrolling. You marvel at how quickly an hour can pass and feel frustrated because you meant to...
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What to Consider When Changing Careers
September 25, 2024
Did you know the average person changes careers five to seven times during their working years according to the U.S. Department of Labor? The agency also found that nearly 30% of the workforce now...
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What's New at HirePaths
September 18, 2024
From classroom resources to guides for parents covering a slew of topics, we’re always thinking about what content will help you most. Now, as the program manager for HirePaths, I’m a bit biased,...
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Empowering Future Innovators: The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
September 17, 2024
Nurturing entrepreneurial talent encourages kids to think creatively, rewards innovation and sets Kansas up for a bright future. The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge embodies these beliefs by giving...
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Integrating Kids Feeding Kids Into Your Curriculum
September 17, 2024
It’s never too early to help students learn life skills and the value of helping others. Kids Feeding Kids teaches students about food insecurity and sustainability. The program partners with high...
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What to Do If Your Kid Wants to Be an Influencer
September 16, 2024
Does your child dream of becoming the next big sensation on YouTube, TikTok or Twitch? They’re not alone. Being an influencer was the top dream job for teens ages 13-17, according to a survey...
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How to Talk with Kids About Careers
September 14, 2024
As parents, you’ve probably thought about the sex talk, the drug talk and the social media talk. But what about the job talk? This topic is just as important, as it will shape your children’s lives...
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