©Shutterstock.com As if preparing for college and (potentially) eons of student loan debt wasn’t stressful enough, teenagers need to figure out how best to be noticed and accepted by the top colleges on their list. Learn: How much cash you should always keep at homeFind out: 7 surprisingly easy ways to achieve your retirement goals … Read more
School supplies, backpacks for students and a free lunch were in stock for teachers at Arroyo Elementary School thanks to Southwest Gas Corporation. The supplies – which included classroom cleaning supplies, glue sticks, paper and pens – are sure to help teachers at the school with expenses for the coming year. “Teachers are fundamental to … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Naasir Davis had never used tools like a drill or screwdriver. Now the 19-year-old West Philadelphia High School graduate knows both, having helped build a new “porch” for the school, which he helped design. He is one of 22 teenagers who took part in the Design to Thrive summer program, conducted in partnership … Read more
Released 10 hours ago Submitted by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Originally published on Cadence Blogs Cadence is honored to partner with the National Graduate Engineering Minorities Consortium (GEM) as part of our mission to foster a diverse workforce in the STEM community. Throughout its four-decade history, GEM has brought together bright and talented young minds … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. – As a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Melani Candia was not eligible for federal aid while she was at the University of Central Florida. She said she had to work two or three jobs a semester to cover all expenses while she pursued her bachelor’s degree. [TRENDING: Enter daily to … Read more
BEIJING (AP) — Liu Qian, who is job-hunting with a new master’s degree, said two employers interviewed her and then said the jobs had been cut. Others asked her to take a lesser wage. She’s one of 11 million new graduates desperate for work in a bleak job market as anti-virus controls force factories, restaurants … Read more
Beginning in 2023, Drexel University will make access to its undergraduate programs more affordable with a 50% discount for community college grads from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Drexel Promise program, unveiled Tuesday, will welcome applications from transfer students who hold associate degrees from accredited community colleges in the two states. The goal of the … Read more
There were ideas. There were questions. There was a lot of energy. Last week, leaders from 17 community organizations from across the country converged on the Appian Way for a five-day summit entitled “Transforming Place through Neighborhood Leadership.” Co-sponsored by the Education Redesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education and the William Julius Wilson … Read more
DEBORAH BUCKHOLDER Read blueprints, know enough about CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems to design with them, frame the walls and hardwood floors of a house, and build some cabinets for them. These are some of the key qualifications that will help you demonstrate your skills upon completion of the Building and Construction Technology program at … Read more
Angel Hope looked at the math test and felt lost. He had just graduated from high school at the top of his class and had won scholarships from prestigious colleges. But on this test — a University of Wisconsin exam that measures what new students have learned in high school — he could only guess. … Read more