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Summer Internships for High Schoolers

A Guide To Finding Summer Internships for High School Students

A Guide To Finding Summer Internships for High School Students 1000 1000 Theo Wolf

Finding an internship is difficult for high school students, and requires some serious hustle and ingenuity. In this guide, learn about the different ways a high school student can get an internship, especially the ‘hidden’ ones.

In Defense of The Teen Passion Project

In Defense of The Teen Passion Project 1366 795 Lloyd Nimetz

New York Magazine recently published a scathing cover article titled, Inventing the College Applicant, that harmfully frames teen passion projects as an inauthentic tactic used by rich teens to get into top colleges. This post is a defense of the teen passion project. When done for the right reasons, it is an effective educational model for teens.

Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Youth Entrepreneurship Programs: What Makes Spike Lab Different

Youth Entrepreneurship Programs: What Makes Spike Lab Different 1000 1000 Lloyd Nimetz

Are you a teen who wants to a business? Or become an innovator? In this article, I’ll describe the unique benefits of learning entrepreneurship in high school, highlight the beliefs that set Spike Lab apart, and shout out a few other notable programs.

Coach Profiles: Introducing Sonia Garcia

Coach Profiles: Introducing Sonia Garcia 1000 1000 Theo Wolf

An entrepreneur, designer, and engineer, Sonia is passionate about the application of human-centered design (HCD) and technology to improve quality of life.…

Sixteen Kid Entrepreneurs Dazzle During Pitch Night

Sixteen Kid Entrepreneurs Dazzle During Pitch Night 940 788 Lloyd Nimetz

This article showcases the Spike pitches of sixteen kid entrepreneurs who recently finished our inaugural Young Innovators Program, in partnership with the New Jersey professional chapter of the famous African American Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

The Spike Lab successfully completed 1st Young Innovators Program for Alpha Kappa Alpha students

The Spike Lab successfully completed 1st Young Innovators Program for Alpha Kappa Alpha students 940 788 Lloyd Nimetz

Our first pro bono Young Innovators Program with the famous African American Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, was a success! Learn more about how this workshop serial version of our 1:1 Spike Coaching program develops teen entrepreneurs.

The Best Productivity Apps for Students

The 12 Best Productivity Apps for Students

The 12 Best Productivity Apps for Students 1000 1000 Charlene Chiu

We previously posted a blog about time management, so we’re back with a list of the best productivity apps for students. Check…

Time Audit: The First Step to Better Time Management

Time Audit: The First Step to Better Time Management 1000 1000 Charlene Chiu

Always feel like you’re running out of time? In this blog, we’ll explain how to conduct a time audit and analyze your time management.

Time Management for Teens: The Entrepreneur Edition

Time Management for Teens: The Entrepreneur Edition 1001 1000 Charlene Chiu

How well your business runs depends on how well you manage your time. Check out these ways to manage time for max productivity.

December 2020 Recommended Readings

December 2020 Recommended Readings 1280 672 Xueying Chen

In our work as coaches to high school superstars, we come across important stories on youth innovation and college admissions. Every month,…

New Senior Advisors Join Us in Hong Kong

New Senior Advisors Join Us in Hong Kong 1280 640 Xueying Chen

In December 2020, King Sze Yip (left) and Jane Griffiths (right) joined The Spike Lab team in Hong Kong as Senior Advisors. In this post, they talk about their shared history and what drew them to The Spike Lab’s work.

Learning to Rest

Learning to Rest 1280 384 Larry Liu

It’s a hard lesson, but sometimes you need to slow down in order to go faster, and sometimes you need to lay down in order to run.

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