Tips for Parents
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Sweet Success: Ice Cream Cart Job Melts Math Struggles
August 10, 2023
As a parent, I know how heartbreaking it is to see our children struggle with certain subjects in school. For me, it was my 11-year-old son's struggle with math. Numbers and equations were his...
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Resume-Building Tips for Your Teen’s First Job
June 22, 2023
It’s that time! Your teenager is ready for their first job, internship or volunteer opportunity. You’re thrilled because you know your teen can benefit from the wide variety of experiences that come...
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What Are the Options After High School?
April 3, 2023
Whether you have a toddler or a teen in your life, thinking about their future can feel daunting! Helping them transition into the “real world” is a big task, and there are a seemingly endless number...
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Don’t Allow Stereotypes to Limit Your Child’s Career Opportunities
February 6, 2023
You just boarded the plane and are settling in for your cross-country flight. The flight attendants have gone through the safety announcements, and you’re all buckled up. The captain comes on to...
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Introduce Your Students to Data Analytics
January 19, 2023
Data. It’s collected everywhere by seemingly everyone. With rapidly advancing technology and the ability to store large amounts of data affordably in the cloud, never before has there been so much...
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Why Your Kids Should Consider Careers in Manufacturing
December 12, 2022
By Philip Brown, Marketing Director, Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a common question asked of kids. Answers are often a fireman, a policeman, or...
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Is Your Senior Stuck? Six Things to Try if Your High School Senior is Still Searching for What’s Next
November 29, 2022
About mid-year, high school seniors and parents alike can really start to sweat when there are a lot of future decisions still unmade. The pressure to figure out what’s next can be off the charts,...
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In Honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Embrace Apprenticeships in Your Career Conversations
November 8, 2022
For National Apprenticeship Week, observed Nov. 14-20, 2022, educators, industries, workers and employers are celebrating the benefits and successes of apprenticeships. With continued workforce...
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Four Ways to Test If a Construction Career is Right for You (or Your Kid)
July 24, 2022
For kids who love building new creations with Legos or like working with their hands more than they like sitting at a desk, a construction career might be a good fit. Here are four ways high school...
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Bring the FutureMaker Lab to Your School For Hands-On Career Exploration
July 1, 2022
Kansas teachers and parents can help students “try on” in-demand jobs through an innovative career exploration program that delivers activities and resources directly to them. The FutureMaker Lab...
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