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Skillify

@Skillify

Skillify transforms students into young professionals through workshops and virtual one-on-one coaching. Supporting students from over 220 high schools!

 Los Angeles, CA
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Joined September 2012
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A lot of what I learned in school was irrelevant, misinformed, or outdated. I want to change this. @Skillify was step 1 in the journey. We impacted thousands of students and schools, & learned what’s needed to impact millions. Time for @EdvoOfficial. voyagela.com/interview/meet-…
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I ruled out my "love" for medicine by passing out in a pediatrician's office. I began working at 14, and had so much time to cross things off my long list of "passions." By graduation, I had 6 jobs, 3 recs from bosses, and most importantly, perspective. linkedin.com/pulse/bad-advic…
Bad Advice: "You're too young to work"

Bad Advice: "You're too young to work"

Hundreds of thousands of students enter (and graduate!) college every year with little understanding of their true interests. A student might take a liking to psychology after an introductory class,...

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#FFOH matched me perfectly with a mentor! A big thanks to @eva_ho, @jesskah, @FeliciaCurcuru, @jennylefcourt and all of the @AllRaise team. For anyone that wants to make mentor meetings more productive, or gets anxious before networking, hope this helps! linkedin.com/pulse/female-fo…
Female Founder Office Hours: Making the Most of an Awesome Opportunity

Female Founder Office Hours: Making the Most of an Awesome Opportunity

A lot changed for me this year. I went from being a solo founder leading an all-women team, to being a co-founder and CEO to two men.

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Along with 'treps like @Skillify + @LifeZemplified we share why mentorship is the key to success: ow.ly/bsMk30eovRW via @fundera
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So do colleges really look at your social media accounts? The numbers are in: trib.al/mPcSnCI
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To the dream-fuelers, future-shapers and big idea-believers, thank you today and every day. goo.gl/dfFmbn #ThankATeacher
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How to turn your fear of failure into a motivator #TuesdayMotivation

How to use fear to your advantage

Career strategist and "Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One" author Jenny Blake addresses the fear we all have when making a leap in our career.

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#California Partnership Academies put students on a path to career @WestlakeHS_CA educationdive.com/news/calif… via @educationdive
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“I take a lot of characteristics from my dad, but the one that I feel is the most underrated is honesty.” buff.ly/2nORqFg
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"If you're not failing, you're really not showing up." -- @BreneBrown #quote from a speech delivered at the @99u conference
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This aspiring entrepreneur shows why obstacles shouldn't keep anyone from chasing their dreams bit.ly/2k3B79H #highereducation
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New AP Computer Science Course Proves Popular With Students, Teachers edwk.it/2l53dxm #curriculum
New AP Computer Science Course Proves Popular With Students, Teachers

New AP Computer Science Course Proves Popular With Students, Teachers

At Sweetwater High School in National City, Calif., and other schools across the country, the College Board's new AP Computer Science Principles course is generating interest among a large and...

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High schoolers can realistically expect to spend 10 to 15 hours a week at an internship during the school year. trib.al/NCrneT0
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Here are 3 facts to know about financial aid for out-of-state students. trib.al/YRFV67f
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“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.” ~ Pele
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6 Simple Tricks That Will Make You Way More Productive entrepreneur.com/article/254…
6 Simple Tricks That Will Make You Way More Productive

6 Simple Tricks That Will Make You Way More Productive

When it comes to productivity, the little things make all the difference. These six hacks will increase your productivity today.

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Students thinking of going to community colleges can now see more financial data thanks to the Department of Ed. trib.al/6Xj6sdX
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8 Free Training Tools That Will Help You Excel at Your Job | by @jboitnott entm.ag/go2

8 Free Training Tools That Will Help You Excel at Your Job

Not every employer will pay for training to get you ahead but they all notice when you're falling behind.

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6 Proven Strategies to Rebound From Failure entrepreneur.com/article/285…
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7 Reorganizational Strategies for Work and Life entrepreneur.com/article/253…
7 Reorganizational Strategies for Work and Life

7 Reorganizational Strategies for Work and Life

When it seems you never have enough time, you have to wonder if everything you're doing is worthwhile.

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