A recent report by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) projected employment opportunities through 2030 and discovered a significant gap in supply and demand for workers with college degrees. Here are five statistics about the workforce skills gap and the PPIC report you should know: Projections show that though California employment opportunities will likely […]
Understanding STEM Careers: Math
This week we are sharing the final installment of our STEM education series. If you have always felt comfortable dealing with numbers, the infographic below highlights careers related to the math industry. Take a look at some of the most popular careers and leave us a comment letting us know your favorite!
Understanding STEM Careers: Engineering
The third installment of the STEM education series focuses on the engineering industry. The infographic below examines some of today’s leading engineering positions by taking a look at job descriptions, education requirements and much more. Leave us a comment letting us know which ones were your favorites or if you think of any others!
Understanding STEM Careers: Technology
The STEM education series continues this week by highlighting careers in technology based fields. Check out some of the fastest growing job opportunities below. Leave us a comment letting us know which ones were your favorites or if you think of any others!
Understanding STEM Careers: Science
As a part of our STEM series, Options For Youth is proud to present the infographic below highlighting careers in various science fields. Leave us a comment letting us know which ones were your favorites or if you think of any others!
Understanding STEM Careers: A Series
STEM Overview STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an acronym you’ve probably heard at least once over the past few years. But what exactly does it mean and why is it spending so much time in the spotlight? We will delve deeper into each of the STEM disciplines, highlighting popular industries […]
Getting Started on Your College Application
With October quickly approaching, many students are pondering college selection and preparing to begin applications. We’ve curated some helpful tips below to get you started. When narrowing down a list of prospective colleges, we suggest you visit each school website to read about their application process, as each will vary slightly. For example, UC schools […]
7 Tips to Help with Test Taking Anxiety
You’ve turned in all of your homework, written an A+ paper, and answered questions in class with ease. But when the teacher begins handing out the test you freeze up and seem to be coming up blank. And this isn’t the first time this has happened. While mild stress and anxiousness before a test is […]
SAT and ACT Essentials
Our latest video provides important information regarding those upcoming SAT and ACT tests. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5F1tTjaHno
Choosing the Right College for You
With four-year colleges, community colleges, online schools, vocational and technical trade schools, there are thousands of possibilities to consider when thinking about your education after high school. Choosing the right college out of this group can seem daunting, even downright overwhelming. To get you started, we’ve broken down the most important factors to consider when selecting […]
