National Scholarship Month: Scholarships 101
November is National Scholarship Month! That means it’s time to talk about the importance of scholarships when it comes to funding a college education. There’s a lot of talk about the rising costs of college, but scholarships are a great way to keep those costs low. From $500 to $30,000 – and everything in between […]
Celebrating National Mentoring Month
Pursuing a college degree or certificate can be a daunting task if it’s your first time. You’re not alone in feeling nervous or scared, but understand that there are plenty of people who have done it before and want to help you achieve your goal. January is National Mentoring Month, and we hope this blog […]
Find Your Future: Virtual Career Exploration Activities
Not sure what career you’re interested in? There are tons to choose from, so it can be difficult to even decide on a few options to look into! A few months ago, we posted about some great career exploration tools, like exploring Indiana Career Explorer and Indiana Career Ready. And don’t forget—your family, school counselors and teachers can be […]
Beginning a Career Change: Internships & Adult Students
Internships can be an impactful experience to help individuals apply new knowledge, grow their skills, and most importantly break into a new industry. Typically, people assume an intern is a young adult currently in college or recently graduated with limited experience. That doesn’t have to be the case. Adults who already are working can leverage […]
21st Century Scholars: Helping Indiana Students Achieve Their Dreams for 30 Years
For 30 years, Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program has helped thousands of income-eligible students aspire to – and afford – a college education. Currently, around 100,000 students are enrolled across the state from 7th grade through college. A national model for student success, the Scholars program has always had one goal in mind: get more Hoosiers […]
National Mentoring Month: Surrounding Yourself With Good People
DEFINING MENTORSHIP It took me several years into my career to fully appreciate the weight of my father’s words. “Samantha, it is critical that you surround yourself with good people.” Over time, I have worked to decipher what he meant by “good.” I would consistently run into roadblocks on my search for these “good” people because […]