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Oklahoma City Public Schools students get to see Job Shadowing videos of local careers!

TMA BlueTech hopes to inspire the next generation of workers to pursue careers related to the ocean and water.

Meaningful career conversations don't just happen at school. Families and the community need to be involved.

Here are ten soft skills to master for success in today's world.

Iron Galaxy Studios Co-CEO Chelsea Blasko talks about succeeding as a woman in the male-dominated video game industry.

We're celebrating International Women's Day by highlighting some of the women featured in VirtualJobShadow.com videos!

We spoke with Creative Director Jefferson Ellison about making a difference, identity, and being a young entrepreneur.

Whether you realize it or not, ingrained stereotypes often impact career choices. Let's change that.

Labeled with a learning disability in the third grade, LeDerick defies labels and inspires others to do the same.

Every administration includes changes to policy impacting education. Here are the guaranteed changes under Biden/Harris.

Orlando Williams, CEO and Chief Equity Officer of Motus Recruiting shares his secrets to professional success.

Let's focus less on rankings and more on what education is about in the first place: meaningful learning.

The advancement of technology is changing how educators teach and students learn. That's not a bad thing.

2020 was a challenging year for many professionals, yet despite the chaos, silver linings emerged.

We look back at 2020's major challenges and triumphs, reflect on lessons learned, and look ahead at what's to come.

Why are the inequities around access to technology still an issue in the American education system?

A career can truly transform a person's life, which is why we support The Sparc Foundation on Giving Tuesday.

The second blog in our "Power of Video Learning" series examines the best ways to utilize video learning.

Media Producer Greg Otterholt didn't let being born with a physical disability hold him back from success.

Generation Z is video obsessed. It's how they want to learn.

Protecting the privacy of student data is more important than you realize.

In the fourth and last post in our series on hope, we discuss the importance of representation.

Our third blog on hope discusses how in order to inspire hope, we need to reevaluate what “success� looks like.

The second blog in our series about hope tackles the importance of emphasizing students' strengths.

To hope is to "expect with confidence." There's incredible power in instilling the capacity of hope in students.

We talked with Aquaai CEO Liané Thompson about the traits that help leaders adapt to change and survive crises.

It's time for colleges to focus on producing employable, purpose-driven graduates.

When it comes down to it, social issues are workplace issues.

Soft skills matter. These are 10 you should focus on for success today.

Soft skills have been gaining prominence with employers. Now, they're more important than ever.

Graduations may not look like you envisioned them, but it's still something to be proud of.

Video conference calls are now a new norm—here are tips for a professional looking call from one of our producers.

Being flexible is more important now than it ever has been before; see how our video team has adapted.

Work is for everyone shows us that a diverse workforce moves us all forward.

COVID-19 is forcing us to grapple with the way we've been doing things.

Our tips for productive job search tips and tactics during our current climate.

Every new challenge gives you the tools to cope with situations you've never considered. Let's embrace that.

Here are some tips on working, learning, and educating remotely for this time of social distancing.

23% of the US workforce currently works remotely at least part of the time. We're exploring all that entails.

While one of our central tenets is that geography shouldn't limit career opportunity, the reality is that it often does.

More Americans than ever are staying close to home. Let's talk about that.

Diversity isn't just the right thing to do when it comes to the world of work, it's also the best business decision.

The ways our younger generation views a college education is helping to shake up the 21st Century world of work.

In the wake of recent events, we're exploring the future of standardized tests as part of college applications.

We love being inspired by customers. Dr.Steve Robinson's #EndCCStigma campaign is doing just that.

The advantages to attending a community college are plentiful. Here we share 10 excellent reasons to attend one.

Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Try and take a gap year to figure it out.

When planning for your future, it's never impolite to talk about money.

When it comes to post-secondary plans, students should be exploring all their options.

There was a flurry of headlines this past summer about parents doing the unthinkable to get their kids into college...

Learn to become a K9 Officer - a law enforcement professional that partners with highly-trained police dogs.

VJS Jr is an engaging opportunity to support students in developing critical literacy needs while they explore careers!

TMA BlueTech is growing the bluetech economy through education and career awareness.

Career exploration must start early, and it can start as early as kindergarten. VJS Junior leads the way.

Five Essential College- and Career-Ready Skills for Enduring Success

Quality Assurance Testers get to play video games for a living. Check out what goes into this popular career!

Oregon Coast Aquarium Inspires People To Love Our Oceans

New lesson building feature empowers educators to customize students' learning experiences.

It's not everyday you meet people as remarkable as Shellie Unger. When asked why she's pursuing a career...

Strivven Media's VJS Junior Named SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award Finalist for Best K-12 Cloud-Based Solution.

In 2015, dual credit or concurrent enrollment courses were available to high school students in 47 states -- usually...

Passionate about helping students discover and chart their desired career path, Strivven Media is excited to announce...

It's been said that the art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. For that reason alone, teaching is one of...

Imagine having a career in which you can examine the fascinating processes involved in the formation and activity of...

Geography, once charted through paper maps and primitive measuring tools, involves the study of the earth's physical...

For many years now, I've taught career exploration and research to high school students. To say it can be a challenge...

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Ask a five-year-old this question and answers come rapidly: "Fireman...

Today, it is estimated that more than 1.5 million children ages 5 - 17 are homeschooled nationwide.The U.S. Department..

Work, career, profession, or occupation; whatever you choose to call it, in today's world we have an opportunity to...

Furthering their longstanding partnership, Esri and VirtualJobShadow.com have combined forces to bring career...

VirtualJobShadow.com is pleased to announce a partnership with OC Pathways, connecting career exploration and virtual...

NC Area Health Center is a multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, community program designed to meet the states...

Oregon Education Consortium Adopts VirtualJobShadow.com for it's career exploration and career planning initiatives...

Houston Independent School District students will jump-start their career exploration with the ability to digitally...

In addition to traditional job-shadowing, HISD students in the Career and Technical Education program will soon....

VirtualJobShadow.com chosen by Pittsburgh Public Schools to Provide Interactive Career Exploration Tools for its CTE...

At a recent meeting with stakeholders to discuss workforce development, Scott Hudson, principal manager of social...