Tips for Parents
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...
My Advice to Parents Considering Out-of-State Colleges for Kansas Students
Written by Kristin Brighton, founder of HirePaths Our daughter knew early in her high school career that she wanted to major in international relations with a focus on East Asia — which seems pretty...
Sweet Success: Ice Cream Cart Job Melts Math Struggles
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...
Resume-Building Tips for Your Teen’s First Job
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...
What Are the Options After High School?
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...
Don’t Allow Stereotypes to Limit Your Child’s Career Opportunities
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...
Introduce Your Students to Data Analytics
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...
Why Your Kids Should Consider Careers in Manufacturing
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...
Is Your Senior Stuck? Six Things to Try if Your High School Senior is Still Searching for What’s Next
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,...
In Honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Embrace Apprenticeships in Your Career Conversations
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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