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Virtual Enrollment Fairs for High School and College Students Who Want to Continue Their Education

Struggling to engage with top recent grads and students because your admissions office just doesn’t have the resources to visit their schools over and over and over again? Virtual career enrollment events allow high school, college, and university recent graduates …

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10 leading platforms that connect college students with internships and entry-level jobs

The landscape of early career recruitment has shifted from a physical campus tour to a digital ecosystem that never sleeps. For those in the 2016-2029 graduation cohorts, the search for that first internship or career-defining entry-level role is no longer …

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33.6% of Recent High School Grads Not in College Are Unemployed

In October 2011, 68.3 percent of 2011 high school graduates were enrolled in
colleges or universities, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Recent high school graduates not enrolled in college in October 2011 were more
likely than enrolled …

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13 Part-Time Jobs for Teens (with Tips on How to Get One!)

When you’re a teen, balancing school, friends, and family can already feel like a full-time job. But what if you could also earn some extra cash and gain experience at the same time? Whether you’re saving for something special or …

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Is high school the right time to try an internship: insights from college admissions expert Heather Ayres

Welcome back, Heather. Thank you for sharing such wonderful insights in our last Q&A about how to develop real-world skills and knowledge, along with tips on how to navigate the internship application process. In today’s post, we’re excited to get …

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Helping students from 600+ colleges learn about how to find and get an internship/job, use LinkedIn, prepare for interviews, write a cover letter/resume, make the most of their role, and more.
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15 Best First Jobs to Try When You’re Just Getting Started

​​When you think about landing your first job, the first thing that probably comes to mind is what you’re going to do with your paycheck (let’s be real, you’ve probably already got a mental list). But it’s about more than …

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6 Types of Jobs That Pay for College (Plus Tips on How to Get One)

The cost of college continues to climb, leaving many students searching for creative ways to finance their education. While scholarships and loans often come to mind, a lesser-known but highly effective option is working in one of the jobs that …

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Budgeting for Teens: How to Create a Budget and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Talk to any financial expert, and they’ll likely tell you there should be a mandatory budgeting for teens class in every American high school curriculum. Learning to manage your money is one of the smartest moves you can make. You …

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14 Jobs for High School Students—with Tips on How to Get One

Working while in high school is more than a way to earn money—it’s an opportunity to develop work ethic, build up hard and soft skills, and prepare for your future. And in terms of immediate gratification, aside from being able …

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10 Good First Jobs for Teens (Plus Tips on How to Get One)

Getting your first job as a teenager is an exciting milestone—it’s more than just a way to earn extra cash. First jobs for teens help them learn responsibility, build confidence, and develop skills that will serve them for the rest …

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