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STEM Job Shortage And What It Means For You
STEM Job Shortage and What it Means for You STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. While traditionally, STEM employees have enjoyed more favorable labor market outcomes than their non-STEM counterparts, there has been a

Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students
Optional Practical Training Extension F-1 STEM Students By choosing to study a STEM major in the USA, you have the opportunity to take full advantage of the benefits of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Under normal circumstances, international students

Biology Internships for Diverse Students
Biology Internships to Choose From A career in any field of biology can be very interesting because you get to understand the science behind everything that lives, including humans. This is where the best biology colleges come into play. For

Bright Futures Scholarship Program: How to Apply?
Bright Future Scholarships: Opportunities for Minorities in STEM in Florida If you reside in Florida, then you may have heard about the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. It was established in 1997 with the goal of providing financial support to

10 Tips to Write a Great STEM Scholarship Essay
10 Tips to Write the Perfect STEM Scholarship Essay Whether it’s to get financial aid for college or to fulfill your dream of studying abroad, writing an essay that showcases why you deserve the scholarship can make or break whether

Top Careers for Diversity in STEM Graduates
TOP CAREERS FOR DIVERSITY IN STEM GRADUATES STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These subjects are especially sought after by employers and companies around the world. This is mainly because these high-growth tech careers and diversity in STEM

Summer College Checklist for High School Seniors
High School Seniors Checklist for this Summer To ensure you’re on the right track, here’s a list of what you should be focused on during the summer. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Begin working on your scholarship search now, so this task

Financing postsecondary education: Connecting students of color to STEM Scholarships
Financing postsecondary education: Connecting students of color to STEM Scholarships Untapped education financing: an estimated $100 million in scholarships go unawarded each year By Laura Aka As companies pledge to make their workforces more diverse, there still remains much more

How to Help You Beat Inflation and Create a Successful College Budget
5 Budgeting Steps to Help Students Beat Inflation There are both long and short-term effects of inflation. While inflation can have an adverse effect on your financial future, it can also make it difficult to meet your financial obligations right