The time is now for our younger generations to learn one of the many high in demand skilled trades, often through “earn while you learn” apprenticeships, that will get them started in their career with zero college debt and the opportunity to earn high pay. Jobs are available everywhere. To provide some direction, the U.S. […]
Students – Start Building Your Future Over the Summer With a Hands-On Project
If you’re a student, you can jump start your future over the summer and dramatically increase your career options, maybe even start your own business. AI is making it harder for anyone just starting out, so you need an edge. With a hands-on project you can build your confidence, learn new skills and show others […]
How Students Can Bring Their Knowledge and Ideas Into the Real World
Building a Steam Trike From Recycled Parts The Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive can certainly teach students a lot, but students need to get involved in active, hands-on projects that teach them new skills while they learn about that technology and a professor down in Brazil, built a really neat project to show how it’s […]
Congressional App Challenge is Opportunity for Middle and High School Students
Congressman Mike Kelly just sent out a notice about the Congressional App Challenge now starting for 2025 and it’s a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students to jump into programming. Students are challenged to create an application of their own choosing on whatever interests them. PLATFORM: The app can be developed for any […]
FarmBot – Agriculture, Engineering, Robotics, Programming – An Entire STEM Curriculum in One Machine
If you’re familiar with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining, CNC routers or even 3D printers, you’ll, immediately see what FarmBot is, it’s a CNC farming machine for raised gardens. It’s obviously overkill for small plots like these, but it’s perfect for anyone or any school that wants to learn or teach students about the many […]
How to Increase your Privacy and Take Control of Your Computer and Software
Is personal privacy and control of your data important to you? If you buy a personal computer today, the preloaded operating system will be Microsoft Windows 11 or Apple’s macOS or you might opt for a Chromebook running the Chrome OS, which is what schools most often buy. Most of you take this for granted […]
Try Online Learning This Summer and Race Ahead of the Public Schools
It’s no secret that public schools in Pennsylvania and every other state, have a long list of serious problems. You can spend your time attending school board meetings and writing letters to your legislators, trying to convince board members and law makers to do something, but what will they do? Spend money? They’re very good […]