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Once upon a time, children would come home from school and their parents would be there to help them with their homework. However, that doesn’t hold true in today’s world. Nevertheless,   families and children can turn to after school programs instead.  There are many benefits for both children and families that participate in after school programs, ranging from improvements in educational performance to improved health and public safety.  In fact, for many children these after school programs can be life-changing, giving them a safe place to go after regular school hours and preventing their participation in destructive behaviors. Overall, having after school programs is a financially sound way of creating stronger individuals, families, and communities.  Here’s a closer look at the benefits school aged children can take advantage of by participating in after school programs.
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Today’s job market can be a jungle with companies and businesses wishing for previous experience and degrees. It can be overwhelming to search for jobs and sometimes there are positions that one may not think their degree or skills would qualify them for when, in fact, they can be just right. Colleges have dedicated time and money, as well as research into programs that help people who struggle with finding a job that is right for them.

Where to Begin
Many college students do not know what sort of career they wish to pursue, so seeking help is critical before they graduate and find themselves thrown into a world full of staggering choices. To do this, it can be as easy as looking on the homepage of the college you attend. There, students will find plenty of information as to where they should start in their career search before progressing.

This page on the Pittsburgh Technical Institute website assists students with their job search by offering services for cover letter and resume building as well as the resources to upload information for potential employers such as samples or transcripts. Students have the option of narrowing their searches using keywords that will link them to companies searching for employees who have specific qualifications. For those who wish a more in-depth look into places of employment, job fairs can be found and placed on a calendar with reminders to attend.

Career Assistance
Coming out into the world with a brand new degree waiting to be used can be daunting, especially to those who are left reeling with the choices offered to them. Not only can colleges assist with finding a job but they can also help students navigate what it is to begin a career and narrow the search to find something suitable specifically for them.

There are those just coming in to college with little decision as to what major they wish to follow. In this case, an example from NC State University’s website has options that will not only help students choose a major but track what sort of careers they will be looking at once they have finished. The university outlines advising for students who would like advice on what could affect their academic careers as well as assisting with those who wish to remain in the world of academia.

Once a major and career path has been established, there are a host of opportunities waiting for undergraduates that will give them a peek at what their major has to offer them. Options like working for the college, research opportunities and internships all assist with showing a student what he or she is in for once they step out into the job market.

It would not be beneficial for students to come out of college with knowledge filling their minds and indecision wracking them as to what they wish to use all of that information for. Universities are helping to make sure that their students are taken care of, both in the classroom and out when it comes to what they will pursue. These resources are invaluable and highly recommended for everyone to take advantage of.

The commencement address at a college graduation can be a major highlight of such an event. The graduation speech for a medical school should inspire those in attendance to move forward proudly and confidently with their careers. Many talented and esteemed speakers have delivered these addresses, and several have offered passages worth remembering. The following are some of the greatest and most inspiring medical graduation speeches delivered in recent years. Read the rest of this entry →

Finding a job requires more than you having the skills and experience requisite for the position. It also requires you to sell yourself to a prospective employer and provide them with the confidence that you are the right person for the job. Although the right job may be before you, you need to know how to put yourself in position as the only candidate capable of doing the work. Read the rest of this entry →

People start businesses when they’re in college for a variety of reasons. Some students don’t want to work at jobs that they don’t enjoy, which they may be forced to do if no other jobs are available. Other individuals choose to start businesses in their intended fields; whether they are business majors, students of childhood education, or future cosmetologists. Although starting a business while still enrolled in college can be personally rewarding and ultimately lucrative, such an endeavor requires hard work and perseverance. If you’re a college student and are thinking about starting a business, you may want to consider a variety of factors before getting started. Read the rest of this entry →