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Category Archives: The Value of Work
Here’s What Teens Think It Takes To Work In Tech
For teens thinking about forging their own career paths, the technology sector can be both alluring and intimidating. At a recent conference in California, tech professionals and teens met to discuss some of the truths and misconceptions surrounding today’s tech careers.
How to Start a Business Before You Graduate
Got an idea that you’d like to turn into a job? Get advice from ten top Kidpreneurs on making the most of opportunities, taking advantage of the many free resources at hand, and putting every minute of the day to good use.
Debunking The Millennials’ Work Ethic “Problem”
In this article, activist Erica Williams considers some possible reasons for the widely held belief that members of the “millennial” generation have poor work ethic.
What Is Career and Technical Education, Anyway?
Get the facts about career education classes available in high schools across the country in this Q&A.
5 Lessons About Hard Work from an Ultra-Marathon Runner
An interview with ultra marathon runner Dean Karnazes reveals 5 lessons about the value of hard work and persistence.
In 2019, Blue-Collar Workers Disappearing And In Hot Demand
There is a growing need for blue-collar workers, which is resulting an increased wages and better benefits for those willing to take the jobs.
Teen entrepreneurs think ‘outside the box’ when starting their own businesses
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? In this article, 17-year-old Drayton Blackgrove and several other teens share their experiences in entrepreneurship.
The Hidden Benefits of Hard Work
You may have heard that hard work builds character — but how so? Read about some benefits of hard work that you may not have considered before.
In the Home, a Woman’s Work Is Never Done, Never Honored, and Never Paid For
A Smithsonian exhibition highlights the “invisible labor” women have been doing at home for decades as conversations regarding women empowerment swarm the nation.
50 Business Ideas for Teens
So what if you’re too young to be hired for a regular job? Strike out on your own with some of these possibilities!
High score, low pay: why the gig economy loves gamification
How do rideshare companies attract drivers to work unpredictable hours for minimum wage? By turning work into a game.
It took a century to create the weekend—and only a decade to undo it
What’s work without a weekend? Get an overview of the evolving idea of the weekend, over time and around the world.
The ‘maker movement’ creates D.I.Y. revolution
In recent years, increasing amounts of screen time have contributed to a growing sense of disconnection with the physical world—hence, the birth of the “maker movement,” or a return to hands-on creation. Read about how “makerspaces” are attracting people with different interests who all want to create things they can hold on to.
8 Job Skills You Should Have
When you’re thinking about starting your first job, you might be worried that you don’t have the skills you need. But some of the most-wanted skills employers look for are ones you can develop now.
Professional Students: Benefits and Risks of Working While in High School
It may seem like you’re a long way away from being able to have a job, but it’s not too early to start considering whether you should work when you’re in high school.
How Do Work Breaks Help Your Brain? 5 Surprising Answers
Don’t let anyone call you lazy for taking a break now and then! Taking breaks helps you work smarter and more productively.
Job Application Tips for Teenagers
It’s never too soon to start creating a resumé that you can add to as you gain experience with babysitting and volunteer work. Get more tips for landing that first part-time job from a career expert.
Migrant Farm Workers: Our Nation’s Invisible Population
Next time you take a bite of a delicious avocado or orange, think about who picked it. This article provides some basic facts about the people who are the backbone of our agricultural system.
Seven Time Management Strategies from Some Brilliant Teenage Prodigies
Does it seem as if there is never enough time to get all your work done? Everyone has the same number of hours a week, but these teens manage their time well. Read their strategies for fitting in time for work and play.