Education & Training

Apprenticeships are no longer just about carpenters and electricians. In today’s US economy, they’re expanding into tech firms, hospitals, and even finance companies. A huge plus of these apprenticeship opportunities is that they offer debt-free paths into well-paying careers.

Apprenticeships have long been a cornerstone of workforce development in many countries. However, what’s changing today is the scope of apprenticeships and their growing contribution to economic stability and success.

Yes, that’s a bold headline, and other nations could very well take exception. Yet, nestled in the heart of the Nordic region of Europe, the nation of Finland offers an exemplary educational narrative—one where excellence is measured not by test scores but by the well-rounded development of every child.

What does a group of scholars, journalists, and intellectuals do when they realize that a metastasizing culture of intolerance and censorship has taken root within their once cherished institutions? If they share a dogged belief in free speech and open inquiry, they walk away and start over.

What’s driving the upsurge in homeschooling in America, and where is the home education movement headed and why? To answer these questions, we’ll look at the national homeschooling participation numbers pre- and post-COVID. Then we’ll dive into the stories behind those numbers.

These days, school choice is more important than ever for parents searching for quality educational communities for their children. Apogee Schools is a relatively new educational model that is well worth checking out.