Introducing Forward Tilt
Praxis is about putting ideas into action. Through the 12 month program, participants learn the mindsets and methods to build careers they love. But, you don’t have to be a Praxis participant to use the Praxis mindset. Today, we are excited to launch Forward Tilt, a new podcast by Praxis to help you create a great […]
Can I do Praxis if I’m from outside the United States?
Every month, young people from around the world apply to Praxis. While our goal is to accommodate everyone who is accepted into the program, there are a couple things you should know if you live outside the United States: The work visa process can be tricky to obtain and varies between countries and individuals. Praxis […]
Praxis: A Musician’s Perspective
Justin Pratt is a current Praxis participant. This piece was originally published on his personal blog. What is Praxis? Praxis comes from Greek. In philosophy, it means putting the Theoria (the theory) into action. In other words, applying ideas to the real world. I love the world of ideas. I’m certainly a thinker. I love thinking. […]
Can Praxis still help me if I’m more interested in arts than business?
Depends what you want to do with art. Praxis will help you build a personal brand, professional hard and soft skills, and a body of work through the bootcamp and curriculum. We will help you push yourself to break through obstacles that inhibit your growth through coaching. You’ll build a powerful set of mindsets and […]
Can I keep my current job during the 6 month bootcamp?
Yes! You can absolutely keep your job. Whether they’re students working part time, or young professionals, participants will often continue their jobs throughout the bootcamp to make some extra money. They’re able to do this because the bootcamp is remote and participants can complete it on their own schedules. In fact, we even encourage our […]
How do I get the most out of my Praxis apprenticeship?
A Praxis apprenticeship is not your typical internship. It’s much more than that. Participants are in real jobs, creating real value. During all of this, they are surrounded by a strong support network of peers, advisers, Praxis staff, and entrepreneurs. Relying on this support network, however, can only take you so far. Like most things […]
Forget the Degree, Build A Better Signal
A college degree is a signal. It’s a signal to the world of your value in the market. It conveys information about your ability, skill, and intelligence. There is a lot of noise in the world of work, and it’s hard to figure out who’s worth working with. A degree cuts through some of that […]
Dropouts and Opt-Outs: Steve Jobs
“After six months, I couldn’t see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out… So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK. It was pretty scary at the […]
The Scoop: Inside the Praxis Community
Every time I check the Praxis Workplace page, I feel like I’m doing something naughty. I grew up thinking my life had a blueprint that I didn’t draft: Go to school. Go to college. Get a corporate job. Get married. Have children. Invest sensibly in an IRA. Retire. Have an open-casket funeral. It only makes […]
How Does Praxis Match Me With A Business?
One of the most common questions we get is how we place participants with business partners. What’s the secret? How does the process happen? Do participants get a say in the placement? Don’t worry — we don’t just blindly match participants with a company on the other side of the country. We don’t just plug […]
Where are Praxis business partners located?
One of the most common questions we get from young people interested in Praxis is “where am I going to be placed during the apprenticeship?” The answer might surprise you. Unlike many similar programs that are limited to a few locations, Praxis is national (soon to be global). We have business partners all around the […]
Why You Shouldn’t Stress About Your First Job
Doing something is more valuable than thinking about doing the perfect thing. At Praxis, we work with participants to place them in an excellent apprenticeship with one of our business partners. Our number one goal is to ensure an experience that challenges participants, helps them grow, and lets them move closer to discovering and doing […]
3 Strategies for Self-Directed Learning
The most important skill for a young person today is learning quickly and effectively. Since the Great Recession, nobody buys the false impression that you can get a credential after studying for four years, land a job, and then have a career with the same core set of skills over your entire life. Even professional career tracks like […]
3 Things You Won’t Learn in College
I saw an article by a recent graduate of the University of Michigan, the school I attended for two years before dropping out. The article praised the university experience and noted that, “The value of an education from the University of Michigan is rivaled by no one.” It didn’t mention what you won’t learn in college. I […]
Praxis is Now Available in Canada
We’re excited to announce that 2017 brings with it our first international year. Starting today, we are accepting applications for Canadian participants who wish to apprentice with startups in Canada. This international expansion allows us to serve increasing demand from ambitious young people looking to break the mold outside of the United States. If you […]