I was speaking to a colleague recently. This is someone who has spent 15+ years implementing high school internships and other work-based learning programs. We were discussing the concerns parents have around their child pursuing work experience. “There’s a real fear among parents that if their...
The recent discussions surrounding the educational pressures in Palo Alto beg an important question: What does a successful student look like in our community? How do we define success in high school, and does that answer differ from how we should be defining it for...
I have had the pleasure of speaking with and working alongside administrators from over 200 high schools in California. In doing so, I’ve noticed a trend. My work is primarily centered around implementing and improving work-based learning programs, and there are three big mistakes that I've...
10 pieces of advice for starting a new school year: what Educators have to say A new school year brings new teachers, professors, classmates, and tons of new opportunities to get involved. Feeling excited? Maybe a little overwhelmed? Not sure what to expect? Don’t worry -...
If I asked you to rank the top 3 things you believe make a person successful long-term, what would you say? I recently asked this question at a Skillify workshop I hosted on Managing Stress in High School. This workshop required students to bring their parents along. I...
Notre Dame High School Students Learn the Fine Art of Career Networking Initially published in NDHS Magazine Skillify is a program that helps students find their career path, gain work experience, and cultivate networking skills. A small event with 7 students has turned into Skillify’s day-long conference that over 3,200 students...
With college acceptance letters swarming the inboxes of college applicants, this is an exciting, and nerve wracking time for high school seniors, and anyone within a 10 mile radius of them. I’ve been fortunate enough to be included on this roller-coaster ride with my students from...
Skillify Partner, the Westlake Information Technology Academy, focuses on game design and computer simulation Article initially published in Education Dive. Approximately 270 students at Westlake High School in southern California spend a portion of their days taking classes and internships through the Westlake Information Technology Academy, a...
In fifth grade, I learned how to write a check. Not going to lie, the math nerd in me thought it was one of the coolest skills I learned in elementary school. My teacher, Mr. B, kept emphasizing that we couldn’t use a pencil. We...
By Eunice Lee, junior at Sunny Hills High School, originally published in the Fullerton Observer As a junior at Sunny Hills, I have found that balancing grades, extracurriculars, free time and sleep incredibly difficult to maintain. From dreading to finish the day’s homework to fighting the...