by Ask Susie | Mar 3, 2017 | Ask Susie
I was in college before I ever heard the term “career counseling” — not unusual as a first-generation college student. I remember the announcement during orientation that free career counseling was available. I thought, why not check it out, especially since I was...
by Ross Dickie | Jan 16, 2017 | Personal development, President's Blog
While listening to a story on public radio the other day about the plight of unemployed workforce members over 50 without more than a high school education, I was brought up short by the reality expressed by the commentator’s guest. Asked about the opportunity for...
by Ross Dickie | Jan 15, 2016 | Career, President's Blog
The first of the year is always a great time to take a moment and explore where you are in your job or career and entertain taking steps to change your direction. And yet, for every one person who takes a moment to consider their next steps, there are ten others who...
by Ross Dickie | Jul 6, 2015 | K-12 Education, President's Blog
Down-time this summer is important. Just look at how stressed high school students and their parents are. I don’t know about you, but some of my greatest moments of clarity have come as I’ve laid on a beach, sat on a rock, climbed a steep trail or just took the time...
by Ross Dickie | May 11, 2015 | Career, President's Blog
Popular opinion has it that if you haven’t written your great novel, painted your masterpiece or launched your successful start-up by your mid-40s, you’re never going to do it. An interesting story in The New York Times debunks this myth, citing several examples of...