BOSTON — As high school students across the country begin planning their futures, artificial intelligence is becoming a central part of the conversation. For many families, the question is no longer just where to go…
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If you’re the parent of a teen who is thinking about college, it’s likely you’re already wondering: Will your kid be employable after they graduate? And the proliferation of AI is probably a big part…
Uncertain, confused, unstable—just a couple of adjectives that describe how workers likely feel right now. This is especially true for young workers—namely Gen Z and Gen Alpha—who’ve only ever known this whirlwind of a workplace…
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Guidance has become the lens through which talent is either focused or scattered. Today, it is badly out of alignment. The college guidance process comes into play late. After twelve years of schooling, the moment…
A parent recently shared, “I feel like college decisions determine my child’s entire future – and I’m terrified of getting it wrong.” Their student is motivated and capable. Their school counselor is highly trained, deeply…
Jon has identified a gigantic hole in high school college counseling and is plugging it with AI.You have read interviews with the entrepreneurs behind Empowerly and Prepory, companies going after the same problem, but with…