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Author Archives: Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education
Career Forums + Career Outlook = Promising Jobs for Students…
Central and Red River High School Career Centers promote job shadowing and career forums throughout the school year to all of our high school students in the Grand Forks School District. During the month of February, our main priority is … Continue reading
Posted in Career Education, High School, Post Secondary, Uncategorized
Tagged career forums, careers, Community, education, job growth, job shadow, jobs, K-12, occupations
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Calculating a Mom’s Worth…
With the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday this Sunday, below is a fun and informative look at how much a mom is “worth”…..which in my estimation is priceless. Enjoy and Happy Mother’s Day! Originally Posted on MSN Money (April 25, 2012) … Continue reading
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Location, Location, Location…
As with many other categories, your salary and career options can vary dramatically depending on where you are. That is true on a national level as well as a state level; especially if that state is North Dakota. With our … Continue reading
Posted in Career Education, Post Secondary
Tagged careers, jobs, north dakota, oil boom, salary, wages
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Common Interview Mistakes…
According to education research firm Classes and Careers, here are the 10 most common mistakes people make at job interviews: 10. Over-explaining why you lost your last job 9. Conveying that you’re not over having lost your last job 8. Lacking humor, warmth … Continue reading
Posted in High School, Post Secondary
Tagged career center, careers, employment, interviews, jobs, mock interviews
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Power from Below…
Careers in Geothermal Energy This article (link below) describes geothermal energy and career opportunities in the industry, focusing on geothermal projects that generate electricity for power grids. “In the search for new energy resources, scientists have discovered ways to use … Continue reading
Posted in High School, Post Secondary
Tagged careers, education, energy, geothermal, occupational outlook
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Student Achievement Data Shows CTE Works…
The following information details the findings of the 2012 Career and Technical Education Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) and Department of Public Instruction’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report. The information provided below compares CTE concentrators (a student who has earned two or … Continue reading
Posted in High School, Middle School, Post Secondary
Tagged assessment, AYP, cte, CTE Month, education, graduation, K-12, math, north dakota, proficiency, reading, Students
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ND Alcohol Culture Video…
The following video was produced by the ND Department of Human Services State Prevention Program and is definitely worth watching. This may help people understand the seriousness of underage drinking and other alcohol abuse in our state. Here is a link … Continue reading
Posted in Character Education, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Post Secondary
Tagged alcohol, binge drinking, character, drinking, DUI, north dakota
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Online Degrees, Where Do They Stand (Part II)…
Last week, we focused on online degrees through a narrative post. Included below is a list of survey statistics and other information related to post-secondary costs and online education. All of the information was gathered from the online articles listed at the bottom of … Continue reading
Posted in Career Education, Post Secondary, Uncategorized
Tagged college, degrees, education, online, post-secondary
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Online Degrees, Where Do They Stand (Part I)….
It is no secret that the average cost of college has long been on an upward trend and continues to rise steeply. This year students are looking at paying more than $20,000 to attend college for a single year. Granted, … Continue reading
Posted in High School, Post Secondary
Tagged college, degrees, education, online, post-secondary, virtual
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New College Grads, 6 Tips for Success…
Copyright December 11, 2012 CareerBuilder, LLC – Reprinted with permission. By Sonia Acosta, Special to CareerBuilder College seniors and recent graduates are in a delicate, crucial and demanding time of their lives. They face an overwhelming number of decisions … Continue reading
Posted in Career Education, Post Secondary
Tagged careerbuilder, careers, college, post-secondary, Students
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