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Picks and pieces: Parts of speech for writers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BenisonMrs #WritingUnderstanding the parts of speech is a core part of learning the writing craft. Here is a handy chart from @BenisonMrs.The chart format makes the parts of speech...
Notes and quotes: How to determine what students need to learn for successful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #LearningAn opinion piece makes a strong case for higher education taking the initiative to prepare young people to thrive in careers. Main point: "To rebuild...
Wind energy opportunities for young people in mechanical engineering
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: https://www.asme.org/ @ASME.org @ASMEdotorg @asme #Calling #Careers Bob Dylan sang, "The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind." He must have had some foresight. A recent...
Notes and quotes: Are side hustles worth it?
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #CareerWhen you're engaged in your career, you'll likely encounter the decision about starting a side hustle. In my day, it was called "moonlighting." Main point: "...side...
Picks and pieces: A list of job sites for social, nonprofit, and philathropic careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbokoff/ #Calling #CareersDid you know online job sites exist for careers in the social, nonprofit, and philanthropic fields? Someone shared this list...
Notes and quotes: Free tuition at Harvard
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @Harvard #Learning #EducationCareersWhile browsing LinkedIn, I came across an article announcing that Harvard would be offering free tuition to students whose families have less...
Notes and quotes: For young people who want to become entrepreneurs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Learning #EntrepreneurshipAn article I came across provided a list of free courses for people who want to become entrepreneurs. The courses were: Launch Your...
Notes and quotes: Desalination for water availability
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Learning #Research #Environment #WaterAn article about research into water purification with a focus on pesticide pollutants and desalination. What does it mean...