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Topic: Career Training

Before you can find the answers to your career questions, you need to know what questions to ask. What careers interest me? What training will I need? How much will it cost? We can help you with both the questions and the answers.

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Prepare to Climb

Giving children responsibilities and letting them know that a work ethic is important will help counteract our instant gratification culture. Let kids know that hard work and career job training is necessary to get ahead.

Informational Interview Instigator

Informational interviews are the quickest and most overlooked way for students to get the inside scoop on a field and build connections that could land them a job some day.

Work on Your Master's Degree While You're Earning Your Bachelor's

Want to get a jump on things? Consider starting your master's degree as an undergraduate.

Internship + Academics = Success After College

Want to get a leg up on the job-seeking competition? Want to make sure you're in the right field? Get an internship.

Increasing College and Career Job Training Opportunities in Michigan

While a decade or two ago college was optional, in today's global workplace career job training must include college. Michigan provides a jump start that can help make college more doable.

Real Life Story: From Kinesiology Degree to Horse Management Certificate

After graduating with a kinesiology major from the University of Michigan, Natalie followed her heart, leaving a more conventional professional track to pursue a career in horse management.

Real Life Story: Seasickness, Sleep Deprivation, and Flying Lab Stools

Find out what a marine biologist career is like from someone who knows the field inside out: an experienced marine biologist. Learn what qualities people who thrive in marine research jobs need.

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