Recently Praxis COO joined the host of Lions of Liberty, Marc Clair, to chat about his career story, higher education, the coronavirus, and more. Listen to the episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts Stitcher Here are some highlights from the episode: How Mitchell first got involved in education He was the straight-A overachieving student. He was hell-bent…
Dear class of 2020, You’ve been on my mind a lot lately. (And just to be clear, I’m in the camp that believes people posting their senior pictures on Facebook probably doesn’t soften the blow of you missing your final experiences at school. No matter how well-meaning the gesture.) But we can’t get…
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ ” —Mr. Rogers I love business. Don’t you? There’s just something intrinsically fascinating about the way goods and services flow, even in…
Probably the number one question we get at Praxis is, “Is this real? It seems too good to be true. What’s the catch?” Yes it’s real. No, it’s not too good to be true because it is true. No, there’s no catch, except that you have to want it and be committed to accelerating your…
How could you possibly launch a career in business in 1 year? It seems impossible in a world where the degree is still supported by most. And if you just look at the “degree required” qualification on almost any job description, the prospects of a career in business can seem daunting. But business is on…
Participant: Hunter Schwinn Business Partner: Scout (Fort Collins, CO) Scout is monitoring for fast-moving dev teams. The company leverages the tools that help us get big things done – Github, PaaS services, dynamic languages, frequent releases – to build a tailored monitoring platform for modern teams. The Scout platform is focused on finding the root…
The 10’s decade has come to a close. What kind of a mark have you left on the world? Or, more importantly, what kind of mark are you going to leave on the world? The people that make the biggest impression aren’t often the ones that do one big thing that changes the world. Often,…
Once you’ve talked your decision over with your family and settled on taking a year away from school, where can you start? Thankfully, there are many programs that you can complete while taking a gap year. Want to get work experience? There’s a program for that! Want to travel? Build wilderness skills? Volunteer? If you’re…
So you call yourself a lifelong learner? What’s the best way to expand your mind, explore new concepts, and engage with big ideas? Podcasts! They’re great to listen to on your way to work, while running errands, or even when chilling at home. In no specific order, here are some of the best podcasts that…
On this week’s Praxis Monday workshop, we were joined by Praxis alum Philip Delvecchio. After moving to NYC during his Praxis experience and working at a startup accelerator, Phil went on to start his own company, Hapday Group, which specializes in helping international companies enter the U.S. market. He’s an international speaker and has worked…
Every Praxis grad has a unique success story. Some go on to start their own companies. Others become masters in a specific skillset. Most of them grow quickly into new roles and responsibilities no matter where they are. We recently sat down with Praxis grad Elisa Serrano. Here’s what she had to say about her…
“Is Praxis only for people who want to go into business or be entrepreneurs?” This is a common question we get from applicants. While Praxis places participants in non-tech roles at tech startups, (sales, marketing, customer service, and operations) the skills you’ll gain through the program can be applied to many careers and interests. Take,…
If you’re like most young professionals, you’re wondering how in the world you’re going to go from where you are now to a career you love. Do I have to pick something specific now, and stick with it forever? Do I have to study for years and years in school? Do I have to go…
“Work hard; Play hard” is a common theme that Praxis participants and alumni live by. Not only do they document their growth at work, but they’re pretty good at showing the world their interests outside the workplace as well! Here’s a glimpse into a few of the many skills Praxians build in their free time.…
Meet Morgan von Gunten. She’s a Praxis grad. From taking a creative approach to her deliverables to working on her own novel, Morgan’s Praxis experience has been one-of-a-kind. She currently works remotely for Crash, the career launch platform. We recently interviewed Morgan about her Praxis experience. Here’s her story: What was the most valuable part…