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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

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In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture.

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What’s Next to Be Your Best? 3 Personal and Professional Development Trends in 2024

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Not only do personal and professional development opportunities provide key benefits to employees—like learning new skills, boosting confidence and credibility, developing leadership skills and increasing earning potential—but employers greatly benefit too. million people enrolled in these types of courses in 2023 alone.

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There Still Aren’t Enough Women In Engineering. Here’s What Needs to Change

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Then, when men were hired on, [company leaders] would sit with them and train them and give them all this attention.… According to a 2023 SWE report, researchers conclude: “Despite the troubling findings on retention, women engineers who choose to stay in the sector report high levels of job satisfaction.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. She is a 2023 CNN Hero, a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2019 JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow Alumna.

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Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

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Engage in conversations with mentors, industry professionals, or career coaches who can provide valuable advice, insights, and support throughout your journey. Consider enrolling in courses, attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or participating in relevant training programs to enhance your skill set.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024.

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