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business ideas for high school students teens
February 7, 2022

21 easy business ideas to start as a teenager

Online business has been a way of life for many young entrepreneurs for many years. But the last two years have seen opportunities skyrocket as remote …

jobs & internships for high school students
February 2, 2022

How to find jobs for high school students

Internships & jobs for students are out there! We’ve shared these statistics before, but repetition is important.  The Society of Human Resources Managers reports 83% of …

20 ways to improve your performing arts portfolio
January 26, 2022

20 tips for your performing arts portfolio

There are tons of career opportunities for performing artists. The internet is loaded with evidence of other successful young people living as thriving artists, not starving …

high school internships are on the rise, are your students taking action
January 24, 2022

Internships are gaining popularity during high school years

The word is out – high school internships are a big deal! College and career counselors regularly implore high school students to pursue internships for a …

sports are temporary, personal stories are forever
January 19, 2022

Preparing a student-athlete for life after sports

When it comes time for college admissions or job interviews, student-athletes need to be ready to answer questions that get to the heart of who they …

helping high school administrators deliver student-centered education
January 17, 2022

Helping high school administrators deliver student-centered education

No two humans are completely alike – not even biological twins. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a mentor is helping a person figure …

how to hire high school and college students
January 12, 2022

Best practices: How to hire high school & college students

Employers need an alternative to resumes. A hundred years ago, sorting and sifting applications and resumes was a laborious task. Companies would assign staff to read …

how to answer
January 10, 2022

How to answer “Tell me about yourself”

It’s completely normal to feel uncomfortable when someone says “Tell me about yourself.” From the days of kindergarten, we’re trained to conform with the masses. Talking …

advice for young entrepreneurs
January 3, 2022

Advice for young entrepreneurs

“I’m still in high school, but I want to be an entrepreneur!” There are undeniable appeals to being labeled an entrepreneur. Words like ambitious, smart, resourceful, …

high school internships and college applications go together
December 27, 2021

Finding the best remote internships for high school students

While juniors and seniors are putting the finishing touches on college applications, two questions keep coming up: (1) What do I put in the Common App …