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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Picks and pieces: Leadership program for young people that mirrors adult leadership programs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Leadership https://leaderstolegends.ua.edu/I saw coverage of a program to help young people jump start their involvement in communities and workplaces.These kinds...
Gear and gadgets: Go bags aren’t just for survivalists
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Gear&Gadgets #CommissionEarned @outdoor_lifeI came across an article describing how to stock a go bag. I used to think that was something for survivalists, but, after living in...
Notes and quotes: ICE (internal combustion engines) and water
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #STEMI found an article about a groundbreaking development in the automotive industry: a non-polluting combustion engine created by a Japanese company. It's a V8(!) engine, based on...
Notes and quotes: Veterans benefits update
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #VeteransAn article described the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of significant changes to the GI Bill benefits for veterans pursuing higher education. Here are...
Notes and quotes: Young people should realize the workplace can be uncertain
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #WorkplaceThere was an article that Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek announced major layoffs back in December 2023, cutting 1,500 employees (17% of the workforce) to boost productivity and...
Notes and quotes: Astronomy sheds light on what’s involved in fruitful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #STEMAccording to an article I looked up, astronomers appear have found strong statistical evidence suggesting the existence of a massive object beyond Neptune's orbit. Who knows -...
Notes and quotes: Free AI and app alternatives
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Career #STEM #Productivity Are young people interested in getting a head start on workplace tools? It's not necessary to pay for premium brands when you can learn by using...
Seen and heard: China’s robotics developments provide ideas for STEM careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: https://firstmovers.ai/ X @JuliaEMcCoy LI juliaemccoy/ YT @JuliaMcCoy TK juliaemccoy #Career #STEM The embedded video below has interesting implications for young people seeking...