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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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    Accessible Cybersecurity Training for Northwest Kansas Counties

    September 14, 2024

    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

    September 10, 2024

    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

    September 7, 2024

    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

    September 7, 2024

    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)

    September 4, 2024

    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

    September 3, 2024

    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...

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  • Woman at computer working on micro-credentials

    Explore Microcredentials for Career Growth

    September 2, 2024

    From trade schools to community colleges to universities, there are a lot of pathways for furthering your education. But longer programs aren’t always a viable option, especially when you’re trying...

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    How Teachers Can Use Happy in Health Care

    September 1, 2024

    Many healthcare careers — including physical therapists, social workers, respiratory therapists, nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical imaging technologists and many more — are in high demand...

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