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We hope you're able to squeeze in lots of family time during the break! If you're looking for ways to keep your kids entertained (and their brains engaged), try using HirePaths at home. With videos, worksheets, exploration tools and more, we're confident you'll find something for kids of all ages.

A new Cool Careers episode just dropped! Follow along as our Cool Careers Correspondent Journey travels to Citizens Health in Colby. She meets Dr. Nichols-Totten, who shares what it’s like to be a family medicine doctor in a rural area. Journey discovers how to prepare for this career and even gets to examine a pregnant patient to check on the baby! Whether you're a parent watching with your kids or a teacher watching with your students, we hope you enjoy: https://bit.ly/3V3P2vG.

Happy National Apprenticeship Day! For the celebration's 10th year, we attended the KANSASWORKS National Apprenticeship Week Summit in Salina and got to hear from speakers like John Ladd, administrator of the U.S. Office of Apprenticeship (pictured). We're thrilled to see registered apprenticeships growing in popularity — check out those numbers! If you haven't already, read our blog describing the program in Kansas and how to get your student involved: https://bit.ly/3Fy3enB.

Did you know you can search for educational programs in Kansas through HirePaths? Encourage your kids to explore apprenticeships across the state: https://bit.ly/3OkcUaK.

Our celebration of apprenticeships starts with a blog from the archive! Dig into the details of apprenticeships and discover how they can save your kid time and money when launching their career: https://bit.ly/3Fy3enB.

It's National Apprenticeship Week! To celebrate, we'll be sharing resources to help you explore this exciting avenue with your kids. Learn how the U.S. Department of Labor is observing the week: https://bit.ly/3ZcEr48.

Genia Deets teaches gifted education in Olathe, Kansas. She believes education should extend beyond textbooks, and that kids need to explore their passions to set themselves up for success after their schooling is finished. Discover how Ms. Deets uses HirePaths materials in her classroom to meet those objectives: https://bit.ly/4fojLvJ.

As a parent, teacher or caregiver, you've probably heard about the epidemic of mental illness affecting teens and children. In fact, we're willing to bet you've seen this phenomenon firsthand. In "The Anxious Generation," Jonathan Haidt discusses what he believes are the biggest causes of this crisis. Read our guest contributor's review: https://bit.ly/48KWOjV. Have you read the book? What were your takeaways? Let us know in the comments.

Do the kids in your life enjoy working with their hands and solving problems? Introduce them to the incredible career of plumbing! This job can be started shortly after high school and boasts a solid salary. Encourage your kids to watch our Cool Careers episode highlighting this career: https://bit.ly/40HQmrK.

Registration is live for the 2025 Virtual Health Care Career Day! Students of all grade levels are encouraged to sign up for this exciting Zoom event happening January 30. Participants will get an inside look at Kansas hospitals and the incredible, varying careers available in the medical field. Hosted by the Kansas Hospital Association, the Kansas Board of Regents, and the Kansas State Department of Education, it's sure to be a fun, informative day. Find more information and how to register here: https://bit.ly/3Ai2oO0.