Angela Lee Duckworth went from being a managerial consultant to a seventh grade math teacher in New York, and eventually a psychologist studying success factors in students. In the video below, she explains the importance of grit in predicting success in individuals. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8
Common Grammar Mistakes We’ve All Made
Grammar mistakes can derail any piece of text. They happen while you write a school essay or sending an email to your boss. No one is immune from some of the trickiest grammar rules, and that’s why we’ve created the following video. This crash course in some of the most common grammar mistakes people make will […]
4 Strategies for Remembering Everything You Learn
Learning is complicated! To truly learn – that is to understand and retain new information – you may need to first learn about learning itself. Research has found that many low-achieving students show “substantial deficits” in their awareness and use of learning strategies. This suggests that academic struggles and dropout rates among young people are […]
5 Important Statistics about California’s Future Labor Force
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 […]
