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Exploring Careers through Summer Reading: Suggestions for Middle Readers (Ages 9-13)
“What do you want to do with your life?” Some kids will talk your ear off when you ask them this question, while others will simply roll their eyes, shrug and say, “I don’t know, I’ll figure it out...
Why Veterans Are In-Demand Employees
Is your son or daughter thinking about enlisting in the military after high school? As the senior transitions manager for the USO Pathfinder Program, a nonprofit organization to help service members...
A Reminder to My Fellow Parents During Graduation Season
The end of the school year can really test parents. We see these humans (who aren’t so tiny anymore) completing major milestones, and we’re so proud of everything they’ve accomplished. We revel in...
Hiring High School Students Makes Timberline Cabinetry Better
At Timberline, our goal is not just to make cabinets — or to try to get rich doing so! Our goal here is to change people's lives. Each of our employees came to Timberline for a reason. I can tell you...
Tips for Helping Your Teen Prepare for Their First Job Interview
Many parents and guardians find themselves coaching their offspring in the basics of job interviewing. As a mom and someone who has spent much of her professional career coaching young people in the...
It’s Up to Us! Inspiring Youth through Work-Based Learning
By Dr. Cynthia Lane, Co-Chair, Governor’s Council on Education How many times have you asked, or heard a young person in your family ask, “Why do I have to know this? I’ll never use this _____ (...
Understanding the IPS and How It Helps Your Child Prepare for Post-Secondary Success
You may be hearing the acronym “IPS” used at your child’s school and be wondering what that means. Introduced in 2014, the individual plan of study (IPS) is a tool to help students explore possible...
What Are ACT WorkKeys Assessments, and Why Should Your Child Take Them?
WorkKeys is a system of foundational skills assessments that ACT developed in the 1990s to help businesses match the skills of current or potential employees to the requirements of positions. As part...
Look Beyond the Obvious When Exploring Healthcare Careers
By Jackie Koch, BSN, RN-BC, NE-BC Magnet Program Manager, Stormont Vail Health I always knew I wanted to be a nurse growing up. My grandmother was a nurse, and she always told me stories about her...
Parents and Guardians Can Help Their Kids Make Great Choices for the Future
Hi! I’m Jim Genandt, President/CEO of Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) in Manhattan, Kansas. MATC is an institution of higher education, and our emphasis is on HIRE education. We help our...
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