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High schoolers, looking for internships? Companies, universities, and nonprofits, looking for a platform to advertise your high school internship programs and reach more students? Look no further than HighschoolHires! From job/internship searching functions to employer posting capabilities, HighschoolHires has it all. On this platform, prospective students may browse internships/jobs offered by HighschoolHires's partners, which include global nonprofits and universities. Employers may also post their employment opportunities to better advertise their programs. Research programs are also welcome on HighschoolHires. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/exT-AbPQ.

As the summer season draws to a close, so does the chapter of summer employment for teenagers nationwide. Did you know that early workplace experiences, such as summer jobs, contribute to a higher likelihood of high school graduation and improved GPAs? For further insights, delve into the research by Alicia Modestino and Richard Paulsen in Education Nextcwhere they show the benefits of seasonal jobs, particularly for those from low-income neighborhoods with few job opportunities nearby. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dc8XxQvj

Happy National Student Employment Week! * Did you know that there are benefits to hiring college students? Below are just a few. * 1.) High trainability 2.) Reasonable starting salaries 3.) The younger generation is tech-savvy * #iredellready #studentemploymentweek #workforcedevelopment

You are looking at a proud law student about to intern this summer at Advancement Project! Advancement Project is a civil rights organization that utilizes a movement-lawyering and community-centered racial justice approach to support grassroots movements in communities of color across the country. I will work in their 3 focus areas: - Power & Democracy Program: to protect our right to vote and ensure that voting is free, fair, accessible, and inclusive. - Justice Project: challenges systems of policing, incarceration, and criminalization. - Opportunity to Learn Program: examines, exposes and reforms practices that lead to the criminalization of students and challenges the privatization of public education. I am THRILLED to be participating in their vision of "a future where people of color are free – where they can thrive, be safe and exercise power." {Alt text describes this photo, which I took immediately after my interview. I had no sense of whether I would be offered the internship, but I wanted to solidify my absolute joy at the privilege of connecting with a dream organization!} #RacialJustice #CivilRights #VotingRights #JusticeForAll

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10 ways to make your middle schooler’s summer meaningful Summer can feel like a complicated time for families to navigate. So what are some steps you can take to make your summer a more meaningful one for your preteen or teenager stuck between camps and summer jobs? https://lnkd.in/g25xUV-8

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Closely spaced kids? Enroll them in the same schools, camps, and extracurriculars. "But won't that stifle their individuality?" I worried about that too. Then I saw the magic happen. This approach doesn't just solve your logistical nightmares—it gives your kids a secret superpower: a shared world that boosts their confidence and opens doors. Here are the unexpected payoffs: 1. Your kids become "known quantities": • Teachers and coaches invest more in kids they know well (and fondly remember their siblings). • Your children share friends, creating a bigger, more supportive social circle. 2. Your family becomes insiders: • Older siblings become unofficial guides, helping younger ones navigate school and activities. • You'll master the unwritten rules of each institution, helping your kids get the most out of every opportunity. 3. Siblings become a powerhouse team: • Shared experiences outside your home create inside jokes and mutual understanding. • Your kids learn to support each other when you're not around, building lifelong bonds. -- This fall, my three kids are heading to the same college (their choice)! They're excited about: • Getting the scoop on the best professors, classes, majors, study-abroad programs, and internships from each other. • Tackling the social scene and extracurriculars as a team. • Creating new shared memories as they grow into adulthood together. Turns out, giving kids a common ground doesn't make them carbon copies—it gives them a powerful support system and insider knowledge to leverage as they develop their unique strengths.

Summer gigs as camp counselors, ice cream scoopers, cashiers, pencil-pushers (I myself spent one delightfully air-conditioned but very boring summer as an aide in a local office) are a classic part of American youth. But for decades, especially after the Great Recession, teen jobs had been on the decline. That all changed when the frenzied labor market of 2021 meant that many businesses were scrambling to find workers---even inexperienced high schoolers---to fill openings. Demand for summer workers has stayed high, and teens are heeding the call: Earlier this year, about 38 percent of teenagers were working or looking for work. That's the highest rate since the summer of 2009. The opportunities are not always distributed equally: White teens tend to see higher rates of employment, even as their Black and Hispanic peers have also been looking for work. And general demand for corporate summer internships is flagging. Still, one economist told me, the recent surge in teens working is evidence of his riff on the "Field of Dreams" principle: “Raise the wages; they will come.” I wrote about the new teen job for The Atlantic:

So you might think, 'No, I'm too ordinary. I'm not into this whole re-entry thing that people often talk about.' But I tell you, it is for everybody. You can help somebody coming from prison even on a budget. You can change a person's life with just a few dollars and coaching. The number of people coming out of prison and being destitute is high. A bit of counseling and just a small amount of money can change someone's life. I am speaking from personal experience. When someone has just recently come out of prison, they don't have money for rent. In certain locations, a room can cost between $50 to $70. In smaller or less developed areas, you can find a room for $20 to $30. This amount can help someone have a roof over their head for a month while they are looking for part-time jobs. Sit them down and encourage or connect them to find part-time jobs. There are many minimum wage jobs available, especially in working in people's gardens. Since it's the rainy season, there is a lot of grass to be cut or slashed. They can earn something a day, and in about a month, they can accumulate enough money to cover their rent and food. This helps them sustain themselves while they continue searching for stable employment. Alleviate Justice-involved persons re-entry programs have transformed the lives of many people. By giving them enough support for three months, such as paying for rent and covering school fees for short courses at polytechnics, we allow young individuals to change their mindset. After three months or less for some, they can take care of themselves while still pursuing their studies and gaining practical experience through paid internships or attachments. It is not difficult if everybody does this. We would not have a high number of people experiencing homelessness or poverty upon exiting prison. For those with relatives who are coming out of prison, much counseling is needed. The main goal is to change the mindset of the person because sometimes, even if you provide them with everything they need, they might revert back to previous behaviors. Also, remember that in some cases, reintegration may take longer than others. But what matters is patience and giving second chances.