What to look for in a college
Commentary by Yanis De Palma If you are considering going to college, you should be thoughtful about what kind of experience you want for the next four years of your life. There are many factors you should consider when choosing a college, including the following: *Academics: Education is the key factor in your college search, […]
College offers many benefits
Commentary by Tere Siqueira College is expensive. But the benefits of a higher education outweigh the costs. Some of those benefits include the following: *Better financial earnings: On average, college graduates earn 56 percent more than high school graduates. And compared to earlier generations, millennials with college degrees have lower unemployment and poverty rates. Data […]
Many mentoring programs available in KC area
By Yanis De Palma Mentoring is a common practice, especially in education and in the business world. In a mentoring relationship, a more experienced individual serves as an advisor and/or teacher to someone who is less experienced in a profession or subject of education, with the mentor responsible for offering the mentee support and feedback. […]
How to find the right mentor for your startup
Commentary by Yanis De Palma Mentoring programs are vital to businesses, but especially to startup businesses. According to experts, startups are 3½ times more likely to grow the user numbers for their products and services when a mentor is involved. Supportive mentors guide startups through developing their business strategies and managing their daily activities, along […]
Having a mentor provides many benefits
Commentary by Chara Liliana Perez will attest to the benefits of having a mentor. “My mentor has helped me find skills that I didn’t know I had,” the Overland Park, Kansas, resident said. “He has a lot of experience and I try to learn the most … (I can from) him.” Indeed, having a mentor […]
How Access to Health Care Coverage Can Improve Academic Outcomes
(Family Features) With each school year, parents dust off their annual checklists that help them organize their needs as their kids head back to the classroom. This school season, make sure one priority at the top of your to-do list is ensuring your children have health insurance. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, studies have […]
How to protect your privacy online
Commentary by Yanis De Palma As we all manage our personal data online, we are under the risk of being attacked by hackers. Some security tips to protect yourself and others online include the following: *Keep your software updated: You should regularly update so you have the latest security features on your devices. Activate the […]
How to pick the right gifts for your coworkers
Commentary by Chara The gift-giving season has arrived, including at the workplace. If you are looking to give your coworkers holiday presents, but do not know what to give them, give them gifts based on their working styles. According to Suzanne Vickberg’s book “Business Chemistry: Practical Magic for Crafting Powerful Work Relationships,” if you pay […]
KC therapist encourages people to define self-esteem and success
By Katherine Diaz A Kansas City area marriage and family therapist disputes the popular belief in American culture that “in order to be successful, one must have … high self-esteem.” Her name is Danielle Reeves. A supervised marriage and family therapist at Great Oaks Therapy Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Reeves believes that self-esteem can […]
Suspicious packages have telltale signs
By Angie Baldelomar After 12 bombs were sent recently to top Democrats and a news station, the topic of bombs and chemicals sent by mail has produced unease among many people. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the postal service processes more than 170 billion pieces of mail every year and only a tiny […]