Science says parents of successful kids have these 13 things in common. By: Tech Insider Rachel Gillett and Drake Baer

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Good parents want their kids to stay out of trouble, do well in school, and go on to do awesome things as adults.

And while there isn't a set recipe for raising successful children, psychology research has pointed to a handful of factors that predict success.

Unsurprisingly, much of it comes down to the parents.

Here's what parents of successful kids have in common:

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-parents-set-their-kids-up-for-success-2016-4/#2-they-teach-their-kids-social-skills-2

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December 2016 - January 2017 Scholarships open to African American / Black students

December 2016 - January 2017 Scholarships open to African American / Black students.

AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship

Sponsor: AfterCollege

Amount: $500

Closing Date: December 31, 2016

Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students working towards a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a group underrepresented in their field of study. https://www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollege-inc/10/scholarship/151/

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Sponsor: Ron Brown Scholar Program

Amount: $10,000

Closing Date: January 9, 2017

Description: Scholars program is open to African American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship. https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Predoctoral Fellowship

Sponsor: Ford Foundation

Amount: $24,000

Closing Date: January 10, 2017

Description: Fellowship is open to all citizens, and permanent residents of the United States, as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the DACA program. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a non-proprietary U.S. institution of higher education. Applicant must be committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. Membership in one or more of the following groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate will be considered a positive factor when choosing candidates: Alaskan Natives, Black/African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanas/Chicanos, Native American Indians, Native Pacific Islanders, and Puerto Ricans. http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_171962

RMHC Scholarships

Sponsor: Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern California

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: January 18, 2017

Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors who are residents and attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura counties in California. Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills and a commitment to their communities. In addition to scholarships open to all students, there are specific scholarships open to Hispanic, African-American, and Asian-Pacific Islander students. http://rmhcsc.org/scholarships

Full Ride Scholarship

Sponsor: Tom Joyner Foundation

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: January 20, 2017

Description: Scholarship is open to current high school students who are U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Applicant must apply and be accepted to an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) by July 1, 2017. Applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. http://tomjoynerfoundation.org/tom-joyner-foundation-now-accepting-applications-2016-full-ride-scholarship/

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship

Sponsor: Society for American Archaeology

Amount: Up to $5,000

Closing Date: January 23, 2017

Description: Scholarships are open to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are studying Archaeology. http://saa.org/AbouttheSociety/Awards/HistoricallyUnderrepresentedGroupsScholarship/tabid/1516/Default.aspx

Microsoft Scholarship Program

Sponsor: Microsoft

Amount: Up to full tuition. Recipient will be required to apply for a summer internship and if offered, must complete the internship at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington.

Closing Date: January 26, 2017

Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Applicant must be pursuing a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree. Students from underrepresented groups of STEM are encouraged to apply. https://careers.microsoft.com/students/scholarships

ASRT Foundation Scholarship

Sponsor: American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: January 31, 2017

Description: Foundation has more than 65 scholarships available for the 2017-2018 academic year. Awards are available for all types of radiologic science students regardless of specific area of interest. In addition to the general scholarships, there is a scholarship open specifically to minority students. http://foundation.asrt.org/what-we-do/scholarships

NABA Scholarship Program

Sponsor: National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.

Amount: Up to $10,000

Closing Date: January 31, 2017

Description: Scholarship is open to African American students studying accounting, finance, or business at an accredited college or university. Applicant must be an active student member of NABA. http://www.nabainc.org/scholarship

SOURCE: https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/minority/african-american/

#Podcast TONIGHT, Wed, Nov 30 Starting Your Career Off Right with a Youth Career Coach

Join me tonight Wednesday, 11.30 for my LAST media interview for 2016 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET. 

Hosted by Dr. Alise Cortez

Topic: Working on Purpose: Starting Your Career Off Right Work with a Youth Career Coach!

College students and their families often spend a small fortune investing in education, with the intention of giving their loved one a good start and base on which to launch a successful career.

Yet, having a clear career path and strategic approach to building a college curriculum and career plan is lacking for many college-bound students.

Worse, many soon-to-graduate seniors still have no idea what kind of work they might ideally pursue, despite graduating with a major. Employing the advice and counsel from a youth career coach is a direction more and more families are using…..

FOLLOW LINK BELOW to listen LIVE or RECEIVE THE REPLAY!

https://www.voiceamerica.com/promo/episode/95991

#parents #teachers #educators #guardians #advisors #faculty #mentors #coaches

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship OPEN until February 15, 2017

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application open through February 15th.

Learn more here: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

#scholarships #college #admissions #highschool #students

UMASS Amherst | FREE Webinar | Topic: Build Your Personal Advisory Board

UMASS Amherst Alumni: I'm hosting a FREE Webinar on 'How to Build Your Personal Advisory Board just for Us!

Date: October 26

Time: 7pm

See details below... ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

Topic: Build Your Personal Advisory Board

Description: Mentors provide guidance, motivation, inspiration and challenge—but what mentor has the time and expertise to do it all?

Getting a job, growing a business and navigating your next career move are all complex undertakings. Advance your career and reach your full potential by building a diverse team of personal advisors.

Participate to learn:

* How a personal advisory board can help you achieve your goals

* Which seven people you need on your board

* Strategies for building and maintaining authentic relationships with your advisors

* No cost to participate. Access instructions will be provided by email prior to the event.

RSVP: http://www.umassalumni.com/s/1640/alumni/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1640&gid=2&pgid=3135

UMASS Amherst | FREE Webinar | Topic: Build Your Personal Advisory Board

UMASS Amherst Alumni: I'm hosting a FREE Webinar on 'How to Build Your Personal Advisory Board just for Us!

Date: October 26

Time: 7pm

See details below... ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

Topic: Build Your Personal Advisory Board

Description: Mentors provide guidance, motivation, inspiration and challenge—but what mentor has the time and expertise to do it all?

Getting a job, growing a business and navigating your next career move are all complex undertakings. Advance your career and reach your full potential by building a diverse team of personal advisors.

Participate to learn:

* How a personal advisory board can help you achieve your goals

* Which seven people you need on your board

* Strategies for building and maintaining authentic relationships with your advisors

* No cost to participate. Access instructions will be provided by email prior to the event.

RSVP: http://www.umassalumni.com/s/1640/alumni/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1640&gid=2&pgid=3135

Is it time to focus on YOU? Are YOU where you want to be professionall? If not, join the Vision & Goal Setting Coaching Program!

Is it time to focus on YOU? Are YOU where you want to be professionally in your career or academically in your studies?

Are you following your passions? Are you prioritizing your actions? Are you living your purpose?

If you have an interest in joining the Vision & Goal Setting Program where you'll receive 1 on 1 coaching from yours truly, by all means feel free to reach out!

FREE 20 mins sessions are available to get you started or revamped!

202-400-2562 or info@NataschaSaunders.com

Learn more about me and coaching at www.NataschaSaunders.com

My motto is, 'Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.' by Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr.

Women Entrepreneurs looking to make more IMPACT and generate more INCOME?

You are INVITED to join me, Natascha Faye Saunders in Dallas, TX!

✔ Are you a woman entrepreneur who is a motivated action taker and ready to REALLY generate greater revenue in your business?

✔ Are you an active or aspiring coach, consultant, speaker, expert, or author, and you desperately want to make more IMPACT and more INCOME?

✔ Do you want to build a highly visible brand and core message that will position you as THE expert in your marketplace?

If this is YOU and you are ready to get the step-by-step tools you need to bankroll your brilliance, the "Be The Answer Event" is exactly what you need.

Join me in Dallas with a group of entrepreneurial leaders who are going to show you what it means to stand unapologetically and authentically in your expertise and create the abundance that is WAITING FOR YOU!

Learn more and to register click my link below: 

nicolerobertsjones.ontraport.com/t?orid=15726&opid=4

#FierceFactorLab #FabSquad 

Our CEO & LEADER ~  Nicole Roberts Jones​

UPCOMING on 9.17.16 Event for Women! Her Story is Your Study! Learn more....

Event: Her Story is Your Story in Washington, D.C.

Date: September 17, 2016

Time: 1pm - 4pm 

Join a dynamic group of women for food, fun and fellowship at this inspirational event. There will be an opportunity to expand your social circle, network, and fellowship with forward-thinking women committed to always being the best version of themselves. 

For more information or to purchase tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-3rd-annual-womens-empowerment-luncheon-her-story-is-your-story-tickets-26666613559

FREE Webinar w/Tascha, Tues, 8/16 at 7pm EST: Your Personal Brand: How To Put Your Best Brand Forward | Hosted by The Word Changes

Sign up for our FREE Online Webinar discussion to be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm EST.

TOPIC: Your Personal Brand ~ How To Put Your Best Brand Forward

If your friends and colleagues are constantly talking about building their personal brand, but you are curious about what areas you should focus on to develop your brand, you won’t want to miss this webinar! 

In this webinar, among other things, you will also: 

1. Learn what personal branding is and what it is not 

2. Learn how to develop your personal brand so that people you meet will know who you are and how they can help 

3. Determine how you can brand yourself if you have little to no experience in a particular area 

TO RSVP FOR FREE AND MORE DETAILS ⬇️

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2906742982882524931?splash=false