Getting to Work
“American Graduate: Getting to Work” Talks to Communities Seeking Firefighters
There’s an old saying that some folks run toward the fire, other folks don’t. Communities across the country are looking for more folks willing to run toward the fire. As part of the “American Graduate: Getting to Work” series, we spoke with firefighters about the rewards and challenges of public safety work. They noted that…
“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors
CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. “CoderDojo is a safe place for kids to learn how to code,’’ explains Founding Mentor Jacob Schwartz. “It’s a place where you can come and feel like you’re amongst your own people.”…
Teachers Gain Insights To Workplaces Through Northland Program
For teachers, the classroom is their workplace. They can definitely lend that experience to a student who wants to go into education. But what about the kid that wants to pursue architecture or the multitude of other fields? That’s where the Northland CAPS Teacher Academy comes in. The program introduces teachers to working professionals who…
KU Program Looks To Reseed Rural Medical Practices
Financial pressures are not the only stressors for rural hospitals and clinics these days. These small towns are also facing the loss of physicians as Baby Boomers head into retirement. That is where the STORM program comes in. That stands for Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, and its a program of the University of…
Platte County High Offers Varied Experiences in Technology Class
A computer help desk, where students fix other students’ laptops. A documentary-film crew. Virtual reality creations. Those are all facets of the technology class at Platte County High School in Platte City, Missouri. Students say these technical experiences are also teaching them the soft skills that are in such demand within today’s workplace. This resource…