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Nearly 200 Orange County high school students spent a day learning from NASA scientists, space engineers, and industry leaders at a summit designed to launch their careers. The event connected teens from all 15 career sectors with professionals who shared real stories of setbacks, resilience, and innovation.
Venture capitalist Bill Gurley just challenged everything we thought about following our passion at work. His research into high achievers reveals that obsessive learning, not passion, is the real secret to career excellence.
High schoolers in Greensboro can now learn AI, cybersecurity, and game design on a college campus through a groundbreaking partnership. North Carolina's first university SparkHub connects students to real tech careers before they graduate.
Asking someone "Will you be my mentor?" feels awkward, but there's a better way. An engineering educator reveals how copying what works and asking simple questions can accelerate your career without the formal commitment.
Switching careers after decades in one field isn't just possible—it's becoming the new normal. Experts say embracing what you don't know might be the secret to thriving in your 50s and 60s.
A crashed laptop that wiped out Gift Ojeabulu's first coding project could have ended his tech dreams. Instead, the Lagos-born developer bounced back to become a machine learning engineer serving global teams and co-founding Data Community Africa to teach AI skills across the continent.
Professionals are escaping burnout by building portfolio careers with multiple income streams. Women like Gabriela Flax show how combining passions can lead to fulfilling work and financial freedom.
Twenty-four education leaders from around the world traveled to Helsinki to discover how Finland creates digital learning tools that teachers actually trust and want to use. The secret ingredient might surprise you: giving schools control instead of taking it away.
Middle schoolers in Chelsea are exploring advanced manufacturing and naval engineering through interactive missions that connect classroom learning to real shipbuilding careers. The program gives students hands-on experience with the technology that builds submarines for national defense.
Baseball star Max Scherzer was ready to retire due to chronic thumb pain until he discovered an unusual cure: playing piano. The simple hobby strengthened his hands enough to pitch in the World Series and extend his Hall of Fame career.
Students who learn early how to connect their skills and interests to career paths earn more money and find better jobs. New research shows this simple shift in education could transform how graduates navigate our AI-changing workplace.
High school students are rethinking their futures as AI transforms entry-level work. Their response? Learning AI skills, choosing hands-on careers, and building adaptability.
Nearly 8,000 young Ghanaians learned to build careers focused on impact rather than job titles at the 2026 Success Africa Summit. The 19-year mentorship initiative is preparing students to create meaningful change in their workplaces and communities.
Twenty Denver high school students spent a day touring light rail facilities and learning about careers in electric vehicle technology through a program connecting teens with green transportation jobs. The three-week EV Academy gives students hands-on access to industry professionals at RTD, CDOT, and Denver International Airport.
Fifth graders in Jasper, Indiana are now programming robotic arms and 3D printing thanks to a new Design and Innovation Studio at Holy Trinity School. The hands-on learning space is helping students from third to eighth grade discover careers they never knew existed.
Forward-thinking organizations are creating cultures where employees get incentivized to learn and grow, turning workplaces into classrooms where failure becomes a stepping stone to success. Experts say this approach benefits everyone in the long run.
A career coach who left a secure union job at 31 to become a software developer says taking calculated risks led to unexpected stability. His unconventional path doubled his salary and taught him skills that keep him employable.
A casual conversation between lab partners in 2017 sparked Aisha Owolabi's journey from chemistry experiments to leading content strategy across three continents. Her story shows how curiosity and persistence can transform a chance moment into a thriving international career.
Ankabut, the UAE's education technology provider, has partnered with WeVideo to bring cloud-based video learning tools to schools and universities across the Gulf region. The collaboration supports the UAE's vision of becoming a global leader in digital education innovation.
A mechanical engineer completed nearly 40 free MIT courses online, turning $100 investments into expertise that made him his company's go-to problem solver. His secret? Learning from one of the world's best universities for less than the cost of dinner.
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