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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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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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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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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. What goals do you need to add or change to ensure success? Start here, explore everywhere, and make intentional choices that align with your interests and goals.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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Your portfolio also helps you set and track your goals. And there’s nothing like looking over your professional portfolio to give you the confidence boost you need to see how far you’ve come and how much further you can go! For instance, if you notice that one section is lacking, make it a priority to focus on and improve in that area.

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7 Tips On How to Get a Promotion From “Show Your Worth” Author and Former IBM Executive Shelmina Babai Abji

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While we don’t have control over inflation, late November 2023 reports showed there was potential for inflation to fall below 2.5% So, Abji says to make a list of people you believe can help you get a promotion, including past or current bosses, mentors, sponsors and others who are decision-makers or leaders in your organization.

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