Lolita Allgyer, Author at Praxis

Mitchell Earl on Lions of Liberty

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 …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

Dear Class of 2020

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 …

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13 Businesses We’re Celebrating (and why you should too!)

“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. …

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Praxis Seems too Good to be True. What’s the Catch?

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 …

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How to Kick off Your Business Career in 1 Year

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 …

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Where do Praxis Participants Apprentice? November & December 2019 Update

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, …

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5 Ways to Step up Your Game in 2020

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? …

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7 Gap Year Programs to Try Out in 2020

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 …

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30 Podcasts for Curious Minds in 2020

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, …

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College Alternatives: 2020’s Top Examples

College alternatives are rapidly expanding. Praxis is not the only option for today’s opt-outs! The entire education landscape is changing. College is dead, information is advancing faster than ever, and many individuals are realizing …

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How to Start a Company with Phil Delvecchio

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 …

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Meet Praxis Grad Elisa Serrano

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 …

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Praxis and Missionary Goals | Joey Wickham’s Praxis Story

“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, …

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This Week in Praxis | Career Webinar

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, …

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This Week in Praxis | Praxian Hobbies

“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 …

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