How to Talk to Your High School Student about Their Career Plans

If you’re a parent with a high schooler who is thinking about pursuing college or technical education in Louisiana, you may be wondering how to have these conversations.

Knowing what questions to ask and how to help your child think …

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Supporting Student Mental Health in College

Read this article from Inside HigherEd for a technique faculty and staff can use to assess student mental health needs and refer them to support. Faculty and staff are often the ones students go to when they need support, even …

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Scholarship Opportunity for Students Who Have Been in the Foster Care System

The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program offers up to $5,000 annually to Louisiana students who have been in the foster care system to help them pursue college or technical education.

Note that you will need to complete a

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8 Internship Interview Tips, According to Hiring Experts

Congratulations! You’ve made it to one of the final rounds of the internship application process: the internship interview. But do you know how to prepare? What questions should you know how to answer? Do you know what experience you can …

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How to Write a Resume for a First Job

How to Write a Resume for a First Job

A resume for a first job should focus on your future as well as your past.

While you might be low on job experience, there are more ways of highlighting your …

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18 Fulfilling Alternatives to the Traditional 9-5 Career Path

The fancy title. The corner office. The swanky suit. The big paycheck that gives you the money to buy a nice car and home that you never get to enjoy because you’re working all of the time. Does all of …

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How to Get in Front of College Students and Build Meaningful Connections

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Building meaningful connections is innate to human interaction. Even the most introverted people require some level of healthy social interaction. We build networks, make friends, and develop a support system throughout our lives. Unfortunately, …

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How to choose a major that puts you on the path to success

Choosing a major is one of your most crucial decisions in college. It is not just about picking a subject that’s interesting or easy for you; it’s about finding a path that allows you to channel your strengths, nurture your …

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Which STEM Careers Are Right for Me? Quiz

STEM careers are plentiful and lucrative, but what if you have no idea which one to choose? Maybe you like math or science, but you’re unsure how those subjects translate to STEM careers. Or maybe you’d like to understand all …

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How to Plan a Career in Information Technology

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So you’ve recently graduated with a degree in information technology. Your options for a degree are endless, regardless of whether you’re interested in web design, IT security, networking or programming. While many graduates …

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