Ways Learning in Prison Creates Confidence Learning in prison is more than a way to pass the time—it is a turning point in someone’s life. For many incarcerated individuals, education provides structure, purpose, and a renewed sense of direction. Friends and family members who want to support their loved one find that encouraging learning in…
9 Inspiring Education Nonprofits Education continues to provide a bridge to growth and advancement, and education at any level allows individuals to learn skills that will help strengthen and empower society. Despite free access to education through the public school system in the United States, and even around the globe in many countries, there are…
Black History Month: 10 Individuals Who Influenced Education Purpose is ingrained in the human psyche, and using your life to impact the world around you for the better provides a sense of accomplishment. Each person is unique in their skill sets, life experiences, passions, and knowledge. No one quite sees the world the same way…
Train for a New Career in 6 Months Choosing a new career path can feel daunting when you consider the change from a bird’s eye view. Yet, the change is not impossible, and it doesn’t have to take eons either. Did you know you can prepare for a new career in 6 months? Taking small,…
Honoring Tribal Nations: Supporting Justice-Impacted Learners Through Education Incarceration disproportionately affects Native Americans with a recidivism rate of 45.3% compared to 32% for the general population. This disparity is influenced by a variety of historical factors, including displacement, broken treaties, and policies that created generational trauma and economic hardship for Native communities. Despite these challenges, tribal nations are…
How to Make a Career Plan for the New Year At the start of every new year, you may make New Year’s resolutions. The common list of resolutions includes implementing lifestyle changes to improve your health, making a financial plan to spend less and save more, traveling around the world, reading more books, or trying…
11 Simple Ways to Invest in Your Career We often associate investing with money-related topics like savings accounts, property ownership, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more. But did you ever think about your career as an investment and how to invest in your career? Many of us think of establishing our career as a one-time…
Why You Should Celebrate Your Career Achievements Drawing a line through an item on your checklist and watching those to-dos dwindle is satisfying, because you know you’re achieving something purposeful with your time. You set the goals, whether in your personal life or career, and observe as the changes and progress take place. But what…
The Pros and Cons of AI in the Workplace In today’s rapidly changing labor landscape, AI in the workplace is a force that’s both exciting and concerning. No one truly knows where it will lead us, but we can look at the data to understand the impact so far. The Pros On the positive side,…
5 Fast Growing Careers AI is advancing rapidly, and the labor market as a whole is tightening. Career seekers may feel concerned about the lack of stable occupations. Fortunately, some careers are expected to grow quickly over the next few years. With the right knowledge, you can choose a career path with strong demand and…
