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Empowering Future Innovators: The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
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
It’s never too early to help students learn life skills and the value of helping others. Kids Feeding Kids teaches students about…
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What to Do If Your Kid Wants to Be an Influencer
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
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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Accessible Cybersecurity Training for Northwest Kansas Counties
The Innovation Center now offers free cybersecurity training for teens and adults. Serving 26 northwest Kansas counties, the Innovation Center provides a variety of economic and entrepreneurial…
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Advice to High Schoolers
When I was a senior in high school, the advice came from all directions. It was like the adults in my life had compulsions they couldn’t control. Teachers, family, friends and even the occasional…
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The Importance of Your Online Presence
Most of us go online many times a day. We scroll through social media accounts, news sites and emails from the moment our eyes open. Our internet usage continues to climb through the day. We log on…
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What It Takes to Be an Influencer
Do you want to become the next big streamer on YouTube, TikTok or Twitch? You’re not alone! Being an influencer is the top dream job teenagers chose in a national survey. But being a social-media…
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How to Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy (From a Certified Financial Planner)
As a young adult, Jamie Bosse took a reactive approach to handling her finances — simply responding to problems in real time. But her perspective changed after her family faced financial hardship…
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Middle School Teachers Bring the Amazing Shake to Manhattan
The Amazing Shake is more than just an event; it's a transformative experience designed to equip young individuals with essential life skills. Originating as an initiative to bolster the confidence…