Career Choice
Got Student Debt? Let Your Boss Pay It Off!
Summer is all about fun with family and friends, especially for students as they take a break from the busy academic school year. Besides enjoying themselves in the next few months, your high school student may have a summer job, but have you talked with them about a professional career? Now is a perfect time!…
The Best Career Choices For Students
Children are commonly asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” They might dream of being astronauts, firefighters, doctors, teachers, etc. However, as they move into their teenage years, they often want to explore other career choices. Conventional wisdom claims a student’s choice of college and major will drive their occupation. However,…
2016 Dare 2B Digital Conference & Innovation Challenge
In only a few short weeks the 2016 Dare 2B Digital Conference will commence. This is Silicon Valley’s premier STEAM event. Its purpose is to give young women from 7th – 10th grade a taste of the widespread permeation of computer technology in our world today. They’ll go over the basics of obtaining a future…
Tell Your Kids: Choose a Career, Not a Major
Children are commonly asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” They dream big: Astronauts, firefighters, doctors, etc. Although your teen might not want to be an astronaut anymore, what they want their career to be when they finish school needs to be a driving force behind their decisions. Common wisdom claims…
Choosing a College Goal: Personal Interest vs. Career
Is career choice an either-or situation? When students foresee the goal of their college education, they are caught in a tug-of-war between the sensible prospect of job security or a career path tailored to their passions and interests. Rarely do they overlap. They may consider the kitchen their happy place, but know that majors in…
Till Death (or Retirement) Do Us Part: Selecting a ‘Marriageable’ Career
Seeking a mate until the end of time: looking for an honest, reliable, intelligent companion. Would prefer a life partner to a quick fling. Must be flexible, attentive, and willing to help make ends meet. Life can be daunting, let’s weather it together. Finding the perfect job can be a lot like finding the right…