tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198939222024-03-13T17:41:59.197-04:00Help Wanted: A generation of successful adultsEducation, careers, and financial skills are needed in the real world... are you ready?Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1150323104315703602006-06-14T18:10:00.000-04:002006-08-09T12:16:20.040-04:00Report: High Schools Fail To Meet Needs Of Tech-Driven WorldRoughly only a quarter of U.S. high schools require students to take computer science courses, due in part to a misperception that computers are for video games and surfing the Internet, says a new report. <br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/computer" rel="tag" target="_blank">computer</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/high+school" rel="tag" target="_blank">high school</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142878585434417662006-03-20T13:16:00.000-05:002006-03-21T05:36:50.246-05:00USNews.com: Where the hiring is the hottestSurveys show that more employers are recruiting new employees. But which sectors of the labor market are experiencing the most growth? Here is a look at some of the job markets where new and experienced job seekers can find just the career they're looking for.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/careers" rel="tag" target="_blank">careers</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/job+market" rel="tag" target="_blank">job market</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142878295932282382006-03-20T13:11:00.000-05:002006-03-21T05:36:16.960-05:00Vo-Tech as a Door to CollegeHigh school vocational and trades programs have evolved into programs which require a high degree of technical ability. Educators say more students are enrolling in these programs because they can learn a combination of academic and career skills that give them the option of entering the workforce or furthering their education at college.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/vo-tech" rel="tag" target="_blank">vo-tech</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/high+school" rel="tag" target="_blank">high school</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/college" rel="tag" target="_blank">college</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142454297993951302006-03-15T15:24:00.000-05:002006-03-15T15:24:58.040-05:00USATODAY.com - 1,600 more SAT scoring problems foundSAT's still unchecked.Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142270475146647932006-03-13T12:21:00.000-05:002006-03-21T05:35:41.146-05:00School where pupils select staffOne British school's successful approach to improving the way their students learn could be the start of a new trend in education. Educators at this school have encouraged students to become actively involved in every aspect of running their school, from participating in teacher job interviews to having a say in what they learn.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/school" rel="tag" target="_blank">school</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/career" rel="tag" target="_blank">career</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142270348169931642006-03-13T12:19:00.000-05:002006-03-21T05:35:16.590-05:00Homework Helps Students Succeed in School, As Long as There Isn't Too MuchDoes homework really help students succeed in school? New research suggests there is a link between a student's academic achievement and the amount of homework they do. Researchers also found that while homework helps in the learning process, assigning too much homework can be harmful in the long run.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/high+school" rel="tag" target="_blank">high school</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/homework" rel="tag" target="_blank">homework</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142270224255562252006-03-13T12:17:00.000-05:002006-03-21T05:34:51.846-05:00Learn, Unlearn, and RelearnLearning how to learn can help workers to get ahead in today's workplace. Here is a look at some of the techniques one author used to gain a new perspective on learning something new.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/learning+styles" rel="tag" target="_blank">learning styles</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1142270158782423472006-03-13T12:15:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:26:03.053-05:00Hate Your Job? Let Education Be Your EscapeMany workers who dislike their jobs are taking a proactive approach to the problem and heading back to the classroom. Some say they're learning more than just new skills at school. The academic experience is also giving them a new perspective on their interests and what they really want to do in life.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/workplace" rel="tag" target="_blank">workplace</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141900474517533692006-03-09T05:34:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:25:25.436-05:00How to monitor the kids from online social perils?"Kids are not connecting what they're doing on the computer with real life,"<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blogging" rel="tag" target="_blank">blogging</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/MySpace" rel="tag" target="_blank">MySpace</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Xanga" rel="tag" target="_blank">Xanga</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Facebook" rel="tag" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141900256486548062006-03-09T05:30:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:24:45.050-05:00Alarms sound over athletes' Facebook timeFacebook.com is a website most college students know and many of their elders don't. Athletics administrators are just getting to know it — and many don't like what they see.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blogging" rel="tag" target="_blank">blogging</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Facebook" rel="tag" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141899686757803372006-03-09T05:21:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:24:07.316-05:00What you say online could haunt youBe careful what you post: Students are getting expelled for what they post on social websites (MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, Livejournal, etc.)<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blogging" rel="tag" target="_blank">blogging</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/MySpace" rel="tag" target="_blank">MySpace</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Xanga" rel="tag" target="_blank">Xanga</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141697504186244202006-03-06T21:11:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:23:21.800-05:00Apple wants to help out your college careerApple has created a scholarship fund this year that will help students on their way into 2 and 4 year programs. The scholarship gives the chosen students US$2,000, an iPod nano, and a MacBook Pro. Any high school senior entering into a 2 or 4 year program in the Fall of 2006 who is a US resident is eligible to enter the competition<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scholarship" rel="tag" target="_blank">scholarship</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Apple" rel="tag" target="_blank">Apple</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141399603002320572006-03-03T10:26:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:22:44.370-05:00Classes give credit for high school, collegeClasses give credit for high school, college<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/dual+enrollment" rel="tag" target="_blank">dual enrollment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/high+school" rel="tag" target="_blank">high school</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141149513592826992006-02-28T12:58:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:21:14.430-05:00America's younger workers losing ground on income - careersGetting ahead in today's economy is becoming more challenging for young workers. Recent surveys show a higher cost of living, increasing education debt and a competitive job market are all contributing to a declining standard of living for many young workers under the age of 40.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/personal+finance" rel="tag" target="_blank">personal finance</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141149463986493792006-02-28T12:57:00.001-05:002006-03-20T13:20:29.060-05:00Entrepreneurs fare well by doing good - careersMore careers are requiring workers to have advanced levels of education, but not every job requires a four-year degree. Here is a look at some rewarding occupations that don't need a college degree, although they may involve another form of post-secondary education.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/entrepreneurship" rel="tag" target="_blank">entrepreneurship</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141149426579110962006-02-28T12:57:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:19:48.386-05:00Smart Moms, Hard Choices - Newsweek Society - workplaceFor families with kids, is a second household income worth the time, effort and cost? One author says several factors can influence a woman's decision to become a stay-at-home mom or to return to the workforce. Financial experts advise parents struggling with the decision to carefully add up the short- and long-term costs of both options.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/workplace" rel="tag" target="_blank">workplace</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/home" rel="tag" target="_blank">home</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141149380784399832006-02-28T12:56:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:18:24.536-05:00Americans work more, seem to accomplish less: study - workplaceAdvances in technology have changed the way we work and communicate, but they are also lowering workplace productivity and sending workers’ stress levels soaring. In a recent study, over half of the workers surveyed said they are accomplishing less during the day because they are spending more of their time trying to do too many things at once.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/workplace" rel="tag" target="_blank">workplace</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/technology" rel="tag">technology</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1141055002570327892006-02-27T10:43:00.000-05:002006-03-20T13:17:23.960-05:00Wired News:Wired News addresses some of the most pressing questions parents might have if they explore their teenager's relationship with MySpace.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/MySpace" rel="tag">MySpace</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blogger" rel="tag">blogger</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140959627225610852006-02-26T08:13:00.000-05:002006-02-26T08:18:36.420-05:0020 great jobs that don't require a degree - college, careerWhat do Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and entertainment mogul David Geffen have in common? Besides being exceedingly rich, none of them has a college degree.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/college" rel="tag" target="_blank">college</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/career" rel="tag" target="_blank">career</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140716118502184792006-02-23T12:32:00.000-05:002006-02-26T08:16:49.736-05:00Fitting job to workerEmployers are becoming more aware of the importance of ergonomics in workplace design. Ergonomics experts say ergonomics programs can help lower a worker's chances of developing a repetitive stress injury and improve workplace morale.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ergonomics" rel="tag" target="_blank">ergonomics</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/workplace" rel="tag" target="_blank">workplace</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140715959658689242006-02-23T12:31:00.000-05:002006-02-26T08:15:56.406-05:00Jobs that put enjoyment in employment - careersEver wonder how some people make a living? Like the videographer at your friend's wedding or the wine steward at your favorite upscale restaurant -- how much could they be earning?<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/career" rel="tag" target="_blank">career</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140715596341113182006-02-23T12:26:00.000-05:002006-02-26T08:14:22.056-05:00USATODAY.com - Students suffocate under tens of thousands in loansOn average they owe $42,000 to $96,800 after four years.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/college" rel="tag" target="_blank">college</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/personal+finance" rel="tag" target="_blank">personal finance</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/financial+aid" rel="tag" target="_blank">financial aid</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140541257990072872006-02-21T12:00:00.000-05:002006-02-21T12:15:47.073-05:00Blogging effects your job & college prospectsWeb postings can hurt prospects in getting a job or accepted into college.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/blogging" rel="tag" target="_blank">blogging</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/college" rel="tag" target="_blank">college</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/career" rel="tag" target="_blank">career</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/workplace" rel="tag" target="_blank">workplace</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140539826647652462006-02-21T11:37:00.000-05:002006-02-21T11:59:49.280-05:00US disadvantaged as world learns EnglishUS disadvantaged as world learns English<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/career" rel="tag" target="_blank">career</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/workplace" rel="tag" target="_blank">workplace</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19893922.post-1140539718324323162006-02-21T11:35:00.000-05:002006-02-21T11:58:55.073-05:00Students' eating habits adjust to early lunch - Feb 17, 2006...Not that she was ready for her peanut butter sandwich and bag of pretzels at 10:20 a.m.<br /><br /><div class="tag_list">Tags: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/high+school" rel="tag" target="_blank">high school</a></span></div>Courtney Engle Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174042060543876511noreply@blogger.com0