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Why taking care of your mental health and wellness increases your chances of success in school
So many students —and adults— put off doing important work. However, it’s not because we don’t want to get things done. There are many reasons why we do this but one of them is our state of health prevents us from accomplishing what we need to.
How to Succeed in Online School When You Feel Like a Failure
It’s tempting to get down on ourselves when we fail. We want to wallow in our failures and get down on ourselves. In this article, we discuss why failing at something once doesn’t mean you can’t try it again.
How Early Career Exploration at Grad Solutions Helps High School Students Get Back on Track
The value of early career exploration in high school is often underestimated. It can help young adults get a head start on building money-making skills and getting into a career sooner. In this article, we’ll look at how.
Valuable Resources at the HUB Benefit Students on their Journey to Graduation
At Grad Solutions, we know that many of our students have specific needs and they’re not all the same. That’s why we provide services and resources to meet the needs of students. Whatever those needs are, our staff is there for them to help them through whatever is affecting them.
What to Expect When You Enroll as a Student at Grad Solutions
If you’re curious to know what life is like when you’re a student at Grad Solution, this article has you covered! Even though our program is 100% online, you won’t be doing it alone. Grad Solutions offers a different kind of program with resources students need to survive!
How to Be a Rock Star Without Getting on Stage
You don’t need to be in the spotlight to be a rock star. You don’t need to have impressive singing skills or play jaw-dropping riffs. Find out how you can dream big, without ever stepping on stage.
Your Future Career Possibilities are Astounding with the Right Job Training
In Arizona, many teens struggle to figure out what to do after high school. They often think there aren’t many options but the truth is there are! There are many programs to prepare young adults in Arizona for great jobs, we’ll share some of them here!
Community Services for Arizona Teens in Foster Care are for More than “Feeling Good”
For teens in foster care, getting through each day can be a challenge. Every situation is different but consistent support can be hard to find when you’re in the foster care system. That is why community groups and organizations try to stand in the gaps and help where they can.
How a Business Need Sparked the Idea for a Student’s New Venture
Cassandra is a Grad Solutions high school student who also runs her own photobooth business. As a young adult, she’s thriving as a student and a businesswoman. Here’s her story
It's a New Year and Change Is More Achievable Than You Think
When we think of change, we usually think of big things that seem impossible. In reality, making a change starts with small habits, things we do every day that when added together make an honest difference in our daily lives. Learn how you can make a change…
How to Deal with Holiday Cheer When You’re Not Feeling It
If you ever watch holiday movies or television shows, the holidays are portrayed as a time full of wonder and cheer. Real life is a lot different than the movies and navigating the holidays can be hard. Here we discuss some things you can do to lift your spirits and get through the holiday season.
Stick to Your Commitment by Remembering Your Why
There are times when other obligations take a higher priority and we don’t know if we can continue working toward what we started out doing. It can feel like all the effort isn’t worth it. But is giving up the right thing to do?
How to Dress for Success and Interview with Confidence
In a professional setting, you definitely want to be as dressed up or more dressed up as everyone else, especially when it comes to an interview. Even if the company has a casual environment, making sure you are dressed well is important! Read this to learn more.
Finding Your First Job as an Arizona Teen
It’s the holiday season and you need some cash —quick. Or, maybe worrying about what gifts to give is a problem you wish you had. We understand what that’s like. Whatever your situation, getting a job to make sure you have enough money to pay for essentials and bills is a top priority.
Achieve a Better Credit Score: Top Ways to Start Building Your Credit
As a teen, building your credit is something you might not have spent much time on, but many of us don’t —until we need it. As time goes on, credit will be something you’ll need to take some big steps forward in life. In this article, we’ll talk about how you can start to build your credit score.