A Foot in the Door
When you ask young people what they want to be when they grow up, a career in insurance is probably not at the top of the list. Like most teenagers, Sierra Roberts only thought about insurance about...
View ArticleInternships vs. Apprenticeships
Although they have a few things in common, internships and apprenticeships are vastly different from one another—and they’re often confused. Both provide hands-on experience and a taste of...
View ArticleA Different Road
Some people just don’t like school, and one of those people is Mac Connor. When Mac started high school, he knew the basics and didn’t see why he had to continue learning reading, writing and...
View ArticleThe Road Less Traveled By: Industry Credentials
The path to a high school diploma isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. Many students follow the traditional routes—state testing, ACT & SAT—but are unaware of a third, lesser-known option. Take...
View ArticleA Bootcamp
College sophomore Ashton Sullivan was tired of floating through university classes and trying to decide on a major. She didn’t want to disappoint her family, but she knew what she wanted to do: drop...
View ArticleWomen in Coding
Ashton Sullivan never considered herself a “computer nerd” like her father and brothers. Though she found a rewarding career as a software developer for Drive Capital, many women have a difficult start...
View ArticleA Year Later
Unemployment rates are way down across the country and that’s especially true here in Central Ohio, at a little over 3%. The unemployment rate of 16 to 24-year-olds, however, is much higher than that...
View ArticleRivet Reflection
This week, we’ll be swapping our traditional “web extra” structure for a moment of brief reflection, as I tell you lovely people about my experience working on Rivet. Introduction So who exactly am I?...
View ArticleThe Growing Field of Agriculture
As a fourth-generation farmer, Chris Dible has spent his entire life surrounded by agriculture. Tending to the land is in his blood. His dream is to continue that legacy, but he wants to expand his...
View ArticleA New School – Career Technical Education
Billan Gurreh knew she wanted to get a head start on a career, but felt nervous to leave her friends and the familiar surroundings of her high school. When she learned about a dental hygienist training...
View ArticleA Foot in the Door – The Power of Internships
When you ask young people what they want to be when they grow up, a career in insurance is probably not at the top of the list. Like most teenagers, Sierra Roberts only thought about insurance about...
View ArticlePandemic Virtual Hiring Events & Resources
WOSU Public Media has collated a list of resources to help job seekers during this difficult time. These community organizations are continuing to offer programming and training – as well as additional...
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