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Seattle Storm's Dominique Malonga is rewriting WNBA record books at just 20, but she's already mapping out her next chapter in tech. The youngest player to hit 500 career points is studying computer science and building something bigger than basketball.
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.
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.
Oheneba Yaw Boamah built a celebrated menswear brand by making intentional choices from secondary school through today. His message to young entrepreneurs: stop waiting for luck and start positioning yourself for the career you want.
After a decade of planning, Lauderdale County Schools in Alabama just opened a state-of-the-art Innovation Center offering students hands-on training in welding, robotics, culinary arts, and 17 other career paths. Classes start next week, giving hundreds of students real-world skills before they graduate.
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.
A former furniture showroom in Santa Rosa County just became a state-of-the-art career training hub for students. After 14 years of planning, the $9.5 million Center for Innovation opened its doors to give students hands-on job skills. ##
More than 3,200 students and adults packed Te Rauparaha Arena this week to explore career pathways and education opportunities at Porirua's third annual Careers Expo. Over 80 organizations set up interactive stalls to help young people discover futures they never knew were possible.
A career counseling fair in India revealed that 93% of graduates only know about seven career paths, despite 250+ options being available. The event aimed to reduce anxiety and inspire confidence in students facing career decisions.
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.
Over 200 schoolgirls in Accra discovered opportunities to become ship captains, marine engineers, and maritime lawyers at a groundbreaking career event. The program proved that the ocean isn't just for boys anymore.
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.
Nearly 175 college athletes just spent four days learning how to turn their playing careers into professional success. The NCAA's Career in Sports Forum connected student-athletes with mentors, industry leaders, and each other to map out their futures beyond the game.
Johns Hopkins University just launched "job family reunions" to help over 200 employees discover new career paths without leaving the institution. The first event connected staff across administrative, research, and human resources roles with mentors and career development resources.
A geneticist who baked bread during lockdown transformed her kitchen experiments into a thriving career studying fermented foods. Now she combines childhood curiosity with cutting-edge science to explore how fermentation impacts human health.
Richmond Community Schools has approved an ambitious strategic plan that promises to transform education through 2030. Built with input from teachers, families, and students themselves, the plan puts kids at the center of every decision.
A Horry County firefighter is planting seeds of public service by sharing career opportunities with eleventh graders. His Career Day presentation shows how early outreach can build the next generation of first responders.
Oregon's 50-year urban planning system is quietly working behind the scenes, approving 96% of city expansion requests while protecting farmland and keeping infrastructure costs manageable. The system helps cities plan for housing while preserving the agricultural land that feeds communities.
Three thousand students connected with 126 employers at Austin's 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, discovering career paths in healthcare, technology, trades, and more. The free event has become one of Central Texas's largest youth workforce development programs.
A tiny 5,000-person town in North Carolina is becoming home to a master-planned community that could house 60,000 people within 20 years. While growth brings challenges, the development aims to help solve America's housing shortage with thoughtful planning.
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