XAP's Chief Product Strategist, Don Phillips, is attending the National Career Pathways Network Annual Conference in Indianapolis this week. XAP is excited about our work with career pathways and the opportunity to learn more and share our ideas at the conference. We asked Don to put together a blog entry explaining what we're working on.... Continue Reading →
"May you live interesting times." You've probably heard that expression before - it's often credited as being a Chinese curse. However, researchers haven't been able to find any evidence to support this, and, like many often-quoted expressions, there is some debate on the Internet about its origins. One thing is certain: "interesting times" can be... Continue Reading →
Do you have goals for the new school year? That was the question we asked students using our Choices360 site last week - and the results were impressive! A full 80 percent of students said they were starting the academic year with some goals in mind. Of course, many students also start of the school... Continue Reading →
You made it through the newborn days, handled the toddler and teen years with style, and now you're facing the arduous task of helping your son or daughter apply for college or university. Does the fun ever end? Now is a good time to start the year off on the right foot so you avoid... Continue Reading →
Every January, many students start the new year by vowing to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly called the FAFSA). To keep those students on task, educators often launch campaigns reminding students not to procrastinate on filling out the FAFSA forms. But this year, students can start even earlier - and smart... Continue Reading →
This year, a multi-disciplinary team of organizations created a new initiative which aims to create opportunities for economic success for those without high school degrees, and those who have graduated but do not have sufficient skills to begin a meaningful career. The New Skills For Youth (NSFY) program was created by the Council of Chief State School... Continue Reading →
Have you considered a boot camp for your student this summer? We're not talking about basic training, but a new kind of boot camp: coding boot camp. That's right: there are camps that teach kids to code. As the name suggests, these can be pretty rigorous. But if your student spends a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Most of us know a student who wants a summer job this year. After all, summer jobs are a great way to break into the working world! But experts tell us the summer job market might be tight this year. Looking for some tips to pass along to your favorite job seekers? Here's a typical... Continue Reading →
College is not the only route to a satisfying, well-paying job. Apprenticeship training, which allows you to earn a salary while learning job-related skills, may be a good option for your teen. After four or five years, their training is complete, and the apprentice can write an exam to become a journeyperson. Journeyperson is the... Continue Reading →
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