Blog
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What's the Difference Between a Certificate and a Certification Program?
Keeping track of everything you hear about your child’s education can be as difficult as decoding their slang. (What in the world is “sigma?” And is it a good or a bad thing?) Creating a Generation…
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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…