October 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the October class of Praxis Participants! Roland Agli Fun fact I grew up in a different country than America. My first language was French, so I’m blessed to be able to experience two different cultures. What are you most excited about? I’m excited about getting to interact with like minded individuals and learning new […]
August 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the August class of Praxis Participants! Caleb Daniel Fun fact Five years ago, I saw some people flying paramotors through some fields, twisting and diving through the air. It looked incredible, sitting in a harness suspended by some string tied to a fabric canopy; I was instantly obsessed. Years later, I get to spend […]
July 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the July class of Praxis Participants! Ganesh Acharya Fun fact I’m always laughing. What are you most excited about? I am most excited about the experience I will be gaining from Praxis and being able to meet like minded people who want to achieve success through hard work and determination. I am also looking […]
Praxis CEO on Fox News: You Don’t Need A Degree To Get Hired
Praxis CEO, Cameron Sorsby Joins Fox & Friends to discuss how companies are moving to hire for skills over degrees. More companies are removing degree requirements Companies favor job applicants who can prove their skills (whether they list degree requirements on job postings or not) Colleges aren’t incentivized to respond to demands to teach skills […]
May 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the May class of Praxis Participants! Samuel Cohen Fun fact I own two 3D printers that I assembled myself. I love to work on modeling projects either for practical or artistic applications. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited about having a community to share my ideas and grow with. The idea […]
March 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the March class of Praxis Participants! Eran Boodnero Fun fact I hit a 3×3 meter target 1 kilometer away with a mortar. What are you most excited about? What I’m most excited about in doing the program is developing a systematic routine for being productive. I thrive when I have a strict routine and […]
Think Business Sounds Boring? 10 Reasons to Think Again
When I was in high school, I thought business sounded like the most boring career path ever. (That’s me on the right, during my time working at an orchard.) Really. When I thought ‘business’ I thought paperwork and endless spreadsheets and meetings where people dress in formal clothes and talked for hours about numbers. It […]
February 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the February class of Praxis Participants! Ethan Lee Fun fact I enjoy working on computers and with technology. What are you most excited about? I am most excited about being able to learn the necessary skills to succeed and to gain practical experience on how to apply what I have learned in future business […]
How I Landed a Sales Role at a Startup Company
You don’t need a college degree to become successful in today’s world, and I’m working hard to prove that statement. Recently I started my new role as a Business Development Representative at Everyday Speech and I couldn’t be any more excited about the opportunity! How Did I Get Here? I don’t have an extravagant work […]
January 2020 Class Introduction
Welcome the January class of Praxis Participants! Doresha Blackwell Fun fact I’m the first U.S. Marine in my family. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited about finally being able to put my thoughts and plans into action and working with all of the amazing people in the program. David Fraile Fun […]
Christopher Lochhead on How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
This week on Praxis Mondays, we were joined by the legend himself, Christopher Lochhead, for a conversation on success, career growth, and the traits of the people in the world who are most successful. Who is Christopher Lochhead? Dyslexic student who was expelled from high school Co-founder of a failed business directly out of high […]
8 Things I Learned After 2 Months on the Job Hunt
In almost two months, I interviewed for eleven companies (mostly startups) and had twenty-one interviews in total before I finally landed a job. It’s been a lot of work but throughout the process I’ve learned so much. I’m currently at the end of a six-month-long professional development boot camp called Praxis. Throughout the six months, […]
November 2019 Class Introduction
Welcome the November class of Praxis Participants! Parker Brand Fun fact I became a licensed falconer and trapped a red-tailed hawk when I was 16. What are you most excited about? I’m most excited about the personal development side of Praxis. I can’t wait to face a new challenge every week and grow along the […]
Want to level up in your career? Try this exercise.
Are you ready to level up? No matter what you’re doing — working on projects, working at your local Chick-fil-A, or working at a high-growth startup as a Praxis apprentice — there’s always room to get better. As long as you’re doing something, you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of it. […]
This Week in Praxis | Career Webinar
If you’re like most young professionals, you’re wondering how in the world you’re going to go from where you are now to a career you love. Do I have to pick something specific now, and stick with it forever? Do I have to study for years and years in school? Do I have to go […]