College versus Vocational Careers

According to the 2024 Education Data Initiative the average student loan debt is $40,681. National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) found that the average starting salary for 2022 college graduates was $60,028. Per Indeed, the average construction worker...

Shadowing

In my upcoming book I asked students about shadowing. Since I have spoken to many students, I first make sure they are familiar with any new terms as many times they have heard or been told the word but it’s never been defined or explained clearly. So, are they...

Internship, Linkedin, and Newsletter and Blog

Many students are stressed about finding internships so here’s some easy advice on alternatives. Per the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), slightly more than 60 percent of students who graduated in 2023 participated in an internship during...

Basic Definition of “Networking” for Students

Students tend to have a love/hate relationship with the term “networking,” which I would agree is a rather vague concept that might sound intimidating or awkward. In simple terms, all it means is meeting people in certain industries and staying in contact with them in...