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November 20, 2023
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Maddy joins us today to share highlights from her time at Intensive Law & Trial, an Envision by WorldStrides program.
Over the course of 10 days, Maddy and her peers were immersed in the world of mock trials, debates, and legal seminars taught by professors, attorneys, and judges. They developed critical thinking and public speaking skills through interactive workshops, hands-on simulations, and by taking on roles of attorneys, witnesses, and judges.
We chat with Maddy about how this experience has impacted her perspective on the legal field and her future career goals.
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November 16, 2023
21st Century Skills
We live in an ever-changing, increasingly global society. As our world evolves, so do the skills needed to thrive professionally and personally. This means the abilities students develop in high school should align with the demands of modern careers, especially in fields like STEM and healthcare.
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November 9, 2023
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Navigating the path to adulthood can be challenging for teens and stressful for parents. As parents, we all want our children to find fulfilling careers and live happy, successful lives. But how can we best guide them on this journey?
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February 8, 2022
21st Century Skills
Welcome to Season Two of Behind the Biography! This season, we plan on continuing to learn more about the speakers who share their stories with our students each summer, but we will also introduce our listeners to the movers and shakers that make our programs worthwhile. Stay tuned to learn from key career decisions, what drives success, and what the future might hold. Follow on your favorite podcast apps.
Stay tuned! More episodes to come!
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April 2, 2021
You don’t have to be a veterinarian to have a career with dogs—the list of career fields outside of animal care that use the friendly faces of sweet pups or their super senses is ever-growing. So, if your interests are in medicine, law, security, or even engineering you could be bringing your dog to work every day!
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April 1, 2021
Career Exploration
While there are probably 364 days in the year that we like better than Tax Day, the event does present a wonderful opportunity to discuss the concept of taxes with our students. Here are some historical facts that you may not know, as well as some fun ideas for an interactive and educational Tax Day class exercise.
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