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Leverage Your Way into any Company Through These 4 Roles

“As you start out on your way, your way appears.” – Rumi The path to a job you love in a successful business can appear to be confusing and at times overwhelming, yet it …

Written by Ljupco Stojanovski

Email Etiquette 101: How to Communicate Through Email

Hi, I’m Ljupco Stojanovski, a Praxis participant. Since 19 years old, I have been on the relentless pursuit for Financial Freedom. Traditional education has failed me in a sense that the curriculum does not …

Written by Hannah Frankman

A Case Study in Workflows and Productivity: Chuck Grimmett

How to be productive: Know what you need to get done Prioritize and schedule your work Build habits and routines Learn how to get back on track when you fall off your schedule Add …

Written by Jed Mahrle

8 Things I Learned After 2 Months on the Job Hunt

In almost two months, I interviewed for eleven companies (mostly startups) and had twenty-one interviews in total before I finally landed a job. It’s been a lot of work but throughout the process I’ve …

Written by Hannah Frankman

Homeschooled and Ready for College? Here’s a Better Higher Ed Strategy

You’re a homeschooler. You’ve just graduated, or are getting close to it, and after you finish high school you’re planning on going to college. But why? Haven’t you spent your whole education avoiding the …

Written by Drake Powell

Relocation Survival Guide: Finding a Place

Relocating can be a highly intimidating and challenging, yet rewarding experience. It’s also an important part of the Praxis program. Our participants understand the struggle of making a commitment to another city and trying …

Written by Sara Morrison

The Best First Jobs You Can Start in High School

Getting your first job is an exciting rite of passage! Whether you are looking to save up for something in particular or are just eager to get some experience, knowing where to start can …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

This Résumé Replacement Is Transforming Job Hunts Everywhere

Two men walk into a bar. There’s a sign on the window: Now Hiring. The one hands in his résumé, saying “Heard you need a bartender. So I came to check if I can …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

How Entry-Level Talent Can Skyrocket Your Business Growth

You’re ready for the next stage of business expansion. But your employees are slammed with work already. And you have enough experts on your team already. What do you do? It’s probably time you …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

7 Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed (And How to Build Them)

You’ve heard about the skills all employers are looking for. Basic writing and communication skills, the ability to learn quickly, common sense… every hiring manager has a list like this in his mind. But …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

Why Tech Apprenticeships are the Future of Higher Ed

So you’re sick of higher education but you don’t know what to do instead? You should get a tech apprenticeship. What is a tech apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are an old concept. For years, it was …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

What Companies Are Actually Looking For

What do businesses look for in entry-level hires? Often when you’re young in your career, you don’t have highly specified skills like you will after several years of work. When hiring entry-level employees, what …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

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 …

Written by Lolita Allgyer

Dear Concerned Parents

It’s hard to be a teenager. Everyone believes they have the perfect plan for your life. They all have suggestions of which college you should attend, for how long, and what you should do …

Written by Cameron Sorsby

Dear Future Apprentice: Insight from a Praxis Business Partner

This is a repost from Brent James, COO of Praxis business partner Telo. You can view the original post here. As I sit down to write this post, I am watching my two-week-old son swing …

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