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The Kansas Career Sunflower: Career Guidance for Students
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Kansas Career Sunflower is used in school districts to encourage career exploration. The sunflower helps students discover different occupation…
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Local High School Student Completes Barton EMT Program; Goes to Work for Great Bend Fire and EMS
Story by Joe VinduskaCourtesy photo by Chelsea Mitchell Photography
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Empowering Students Through Real-World Learning: Meet the CAPS Network
As parents and educators, we want students to find their passions, develop skills and chart a meaningful career path. Enter the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Network, an innovative…
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Kansas 4-H Clover Classroom Activities added to HirePaths
Kansas 4-H and HirePaths are now sharing career-related content to help youth learn about high-demand jobs and skills related to Kansas careers. As part of this partnership, many activities from the…
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WSU Tech’s ShockStarter Program Is Win-Win for Wichita
An innovative work-based program is helping the Wichita ecosystem by granting businesses access to affordable marketing services while also providing Wichita State University and WSU Tech students…
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Senior Exit Interviews Help Students Build Confidence
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
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
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
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
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…