Manufacturing Day: Opening Doors and Minds
Manufacturing Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute, is the nation’s largest one-day celebration of manufacturing. This annual event, taking place on October 5, 2018, focuses on showing young people, parents and educators the modern dynamics and opportunities a career in manufacturing offers. For those who can’t make it to a live Manufacturing Day event, or who don’t have any in their area, there’s always the possibility of a virtual event. Learn more about Manufacturing Day and the significant impact this event has across the nation here.
What Are the Most Important STEM Skills to Teach Students before College?
What STEM skills should be part of a curriculum for K-12 students?
Many educators think first of courses that teach specific skills like chemistry, math, and physics. Those teachers are right – specific, teachable subjects like those prepare students for college STEM studies and careers.
But what about softer skills and attitudes, which can be defined as abilities that equip students to absorb and apply technical concepts? Read more
Should You Be Concerned about Freedom of Speech on Your College Campus?
If you have a son who has developed strongly conservative political views, should you encourage him to apply only to schools that support his outlook? Or if you have a daughter who leans left on the political spectrum, should you encourage her to apply only to schools where she can comfortably express her liberal viewpoints? Read more
Is Your Son or Daughter Stalling on College Applications? These Tactics Should Help
It’s time for high school seniors to start thinking about their college applications. It will soon be time to get organized about visiting campuses, filling out applications, writing college essays, and lots more.
Three Online Career Tests for High School Students
Why should high school students take a career-preference test when many aren’t even thinking about their college majors yet? Because the perspective the quizzes give can give valuable direction before high schoolers start their college years. Read more