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Online Job Search Training. Check us out: projectmepro.com Our video: vimeo.com/projectmepro

Joined June 2015
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Barack Obama
@BarackObama
25 Jun 2020
Michelle and I want every kid in Chicago to grow up knowing even better opportunities than we had. We’re happy to help Chicago Connected reach every kid in the city. This is where I found a purpose and a family––and it’ll always be our home.
Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
@mayorlightfoot
25 Jun 2020
Reliable, high-speed internet can be a powerful equalizer. As part of our work to build a more equitable city, we're launching Chicago Connected to provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students. cps.edu/chicagoconnected
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JA Africa@JA_Africa_
1 Jun 2020
Stay inspired to do great things. Sometimes all you need is a little motivation. #MondayMotivation #AfricanYouth #EntrepreneurshipEducation
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She is brilliant.
Barack Obama
@BarackObama
6 Apr 2020
As she often does, @SenWarren provides a cogent summary of how federal policymakers should be thinking about the pandemic in the coming months. vox.com/policy-and-politics/…
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JA Central Ontario@JACentralON
26 Mar 2020
#GatherTalks are here! These monthly, global, online alumni meet-ups give former JA students the chance to connect and network - from the comfort of their home! This month's topic is 'Career Planning While at Home'. Register and find out more: bit.ly/33LJslP @JAWorldwide
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Gotta love McSeeney's! mcsweeneys.net/articles/welc…
I think there will be online components to all education very soon. That's exactly why we do this work.
The Boston Globe
@BostonGlobe
10 Mar 2020
MIT is moving all classes online and expecting undergraduate students to move out of their dormitories. bos.gl/CRQoLOC
JA does amazing work in Africa
JA Africa@JA_Africa_
3 Mar 2020
JA Africa is empowering Africa's youth to become drivers of job creation on the continent. Support JA Africa's Entrepreneurship Education programs by making a donation today: ow.ly/stz450xoIQb #Donate #EntrepreneurshipEducation #FinancialLiteracy
But, next data point... employment rates? Salaries?
U.S. News Education@USNewsEducation
24 Feb 2020
The average student loan debt for graduates in the class of 2018 who borrowed to pay for school — per a U.S. News survey — was nearly $30,000. That average debt load was much higher among the 10 colleges where graduates had the highest debt: $51,507. nytv.to/Lab6Z
Impressive. Do we think it's really possible? This is how Elizabeth Warren says she plans to eliminate student debt on Day One in the White House. huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth… via @HuffPostPol

Elizabeth Warren Says She Would Eliminate Student Debt On Day 1 Of Her Presidency

The Democratic candidate had released a plan to wipe out student debt for most borrowers. Now she's saying how she would do it on her first day in office.

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edutopia
@edutopia
11 Feb 2020
Here’s how educators can find thoughtful, creative ways to use hip-hop music—“the language of global youth culture”—to improve learning and engagement. edutopia.org/article/power-r…

The Power of Rap and Hip-Hop in the Classroom

Educators are finding creative, culturally responsive ways to use rap and hip-hop music to teach history, poetry and writing.

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thought provoking. thoughts?
Education Week
@educationweek
11 Feb 2020
A new paper argues that districts should move buying decisions closer to the classroom. edwk.it/2ScUhct
We would add: Enjoy yourself! An interview is just a conversation. You've got this. #careercoaching #careeradvice #jobsearchtips #interviews forbes.com/sites/lizryan/201…
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A Millennial's worst fear: "May you sink too much money and time into your education, only to realize you hate your chosen career path, but you have to work in it anyway to pay off your debts." The solution? Project Me Pro mcsweeneys.net/articles/curs…
We might have a few more tips than this - but love the article #jobsaftercollege @nytimes nytimes.com/interactive/2018…

If you had an elephant, what would you do with it? (Published 2018)

Once you land an interview, expect questions meant to throw you off. Finding the job you want — on your terms — comes down to having confidence (or acting like you do), knowing what to ask and owning...

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Alumni engagement & career services offerings projectmepro.com/2018/08/03/…
Great report - lots of data! Proud to support #parttimestudents attending college through our college & university partnerships. x.com/LuminaFound/status/905…

Lumina Foundation@LuminaFound
6 Sep 2017
Fact: 37% of college undergraduates are #PartTimeStudents. How to create more policies to support them: ampr.gs/2gJKvOR
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Two thumbs up! x.com/EdTech_HigherEd/status…

EdTech Higher Ed
@EdTech_HigherEd
22 Aug 2017
Infographic: How the use of #edtech gives grads more confidence in their job prospects tech.mg/74dm7G
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Summer 2017 Webinars are now posted online - go check them out > projectmepro.com/webinars
Resharing @nytimes piece on college grads choosing a career. Our pov: this can happen *during* college not after nytimes.com/2016/04/10/educa…

Career Coaching for the Playdate Generation (Published 2016)

An industry has blossomed to help students choose majors, land internships and jobs, and figure out who they are. For today’s students, turning to experts seems only natural.

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SkillWorks@SkillWorks_MA
31 Jul 2017
Interesting @techreview series on the future of digital education: technologyreview.com/busines…
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