The evidence is mounting: the best way students can earn a return on their college investment is to invest in a college education that genuinely meets their needs for career readiness. A commitment to finding the right fit will ensure[...]
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Students: Here’s How to Not Waste Your Talents
Today’s high school students are facing a unique challenge. Not only do they have the “usual” big decisions to make about college, major, and career, but they’re also doing it in an environment of unprecedented chaos and uncertainty. Will schools[...]
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Pathway to a Successful & Satisfying Career
We recently shared a blog post written by Ray Giese, a Certified Financial Planner and Highlands Certified Consultant who lives and works in the Chicago area. As someone with extensive experience helping guide people through career and education decisions, Ray[...]
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The Right Career Fit: The Path to Closing the Skills Gap
This article is part one of two in a series introducing a new feature of the Highlands Career Exploration report, coming March 2020. There is a skills gap in the American workforce. Jobs are available and recruiters are looking for[...]
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3 Simple Ways to Get Promoted at Work
An article by Luke DeLaVergne, founder of Thrive Consulting. Have you wondered when you will have an opportunity to promote? Or have you felt as if your potential was not being observed by the right leaders? Let me first reassure[...]
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College Major & Career Bootcamp
Dr. Mary Feduccia, a Highlands Certified Consultant, specializes in career counseling. With many years of experience working specifically with high school and college students, including serving as the Director of Career Services at Louisiana State University for 18 years, Mary[...]
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WayFind Helps Seminary Girls Find Career Direction
As the school year comes to an end, many students are facing a turning point. This is especially true for young girls in the Jewish Orthodox community, where it’s customary to spend a year in seminary, living abroad in Israel,[...]
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Waypoint Equips and Inspires Students to Lead
High school students have unique challenges in front of them. While still maturing and getting to know themselves, they are faced with important decisions about their futures. They’re asking themselves questions such as, “Should I go to college? If so,[...]
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The Missing Link in University Career Services
After an enjoyable career that spanned eighteen years in a Career Services program at a large university, I retired and started a private practice in career counseling and coaching. This work has allowed me to come full circle in enjoying[...]
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