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How to Help Your Kids Reach Their Full Potential | Office Hours Podcast

By Laurie BarberSeptember 18, 2018

This week on Office Hours, TK and Isaac talk about some of the biggest lessons they have learned from helping young people launch their careers, and then answer listener questions about how to both be…

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INFOGRAPHIC: Fast Facts About Praxis vs. College

By Lolita AllgyerSeptember 14, 2018

College or Praxis? You decide.   Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to https://discoverpraxis.com with this graphic.

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College Alternatives: 2020’s Top Examples

By Lolita AllgyerSeptember 13, 2018

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 that…

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Embracing Imposter Syndrome

By Dave WasmerSeptember 12, 2018

Imposter syndrome: that feeling of doubt about yourself and your accomplishments, and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. It’s a common topic for entry level candidates: “I don’t belong here” “They’re going to…

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Glassdoor Reviews, Soft vs. Hard Skills, and Praxis Isn’t for Everyone | Office Hours Podcast

By Ryan FergusonSeptember 11, 2018

This week on Office Hours, TK and Isaac talk about the importance of incentives for learning and then answer questions about using Glassdoor reviews, the skills the Praxis participants learn, and who Praxis is and…

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Cassius Carvalho from MetaData on Moving to the US & Working at a Growing Tech Startup | Talkin’ ‘Bout Praxis Podcast

By Amanda KingsmithSeptember 10, 2018

Cassius Carvalho moved from his home country of Brazil to San Francisco to work for MetaData for his Praxis apprenticeship. Since starting at MetaData in customer success, he has moved into a sales role and…

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