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Expand Career Options Using Agilities
Want to explore potential careers, but aren’t sure where to start? Agilities.org is a great resource designed to help people explore how their skills align with different careers and broaden their...
Book Review: The Anxious Generation
You’ve probably felt the pull, maybe at the end of the day as you sink into a favorite chair and start scrolling. You marvel at how quickly an hour can pass and feel frustrated because you meant to...
What to Consider When Changing Careers
Did you know the average person changes careers five to seven times during their working years according to the U.S. Department of Labor? The agency also found that nearly 30% of the workforce now...
What's New at HirePaths
From classroom resources to guides for parents covering a slew of topics, we’re always thinking about what content will help you most. Now, as the program manager for HirePaths, I’m a bit biased,...
Empowering Future Innovators: The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Nurturing entrepreneurial talent encourages kids to think creatively, rewards innovation and sets Kansas up for a bright future. The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge embodies these beliefs by giving...
What to Do If Your Kid Wants to Be an Influencer
Does your child dream of becoming the next big sensation on YouTube, TikTok or Twitch? They’re not alone. Being an influencer was the top dream job for teens ages 13-17, according to a survey...
How to Talk with Kids About Careers
As parents, you’ve probably thought about the sex talk, the drug talk and the social media talk. But what about the job talk? This topic is just as important, as it will shape your children’s lives...
How to Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy (From a Certified Financial Planner)
As a young adult, Jamie Bosse took a reactive approach to handling her finances — simply responding to problems in real time. But her perspective changed after her family faced financial hardship...
2024 Parent Perception Study Shows Kansas Parents Open to Skilled Careers, Alternatives to Traditional College
A recently completed survey of parent perceptions of post-secondary options and high-demand careers found significant changes since it was first conducted in 2019, including parents’ growing...
My Advice to Parents Considering Out-of-State Colleges for Kansas Students
Written by Kristin Brighton, founder of HirePaths Our daughter knew early in her high school career that she wanted to major in international relations with a focus on East Asia — which seems pretty...
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