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Episode #4
Tim Freitas: The Garden of English

Description:

The Garden of English: https://www.thegardenofenglish.com/

Tim Freitas is the founder of The Garden of English. As an experienced teacher of upper level english courses, Tim set out to create a FREE resource hub that could help students and teachers alike up their game in language and literature skills.

Whether you’re a student looking for help with AP Lang or AP Lit, or a teacher looking to deck out your classroom with cool, hip posters, The Garden of English has you covered!

Episode #3
Jerry Beerman: Conduit Apprenticeship Program (C.A.P.)

Description:

Conduit Apprenticeship Program (C.A.P.): https://www.conduit-apprentice.com/

Contact Jerry at [email protected]

C.A.P.’s mission is to equip young people to work with their hands and establish a strong work ethic, while opening doors for them to pursue meaningful and lucrative careers. ​

A hands-on, purposeful, and challenging environment can be life-changing for young people. C.A.P. wants to diversify education while teaching life-long skills.

There is currently a huge demand for trade workers. C.A.P.’s program both teaches young people skills that can lead to well-paying trade careers and equips them to work on their own homes.

Episode #2
Jerry Tsai: Acceptd

Description:

Get started at https://getacceptd.com/

Acceptd connects artists with art institutions using 21st century approaches. It’s never been easier to be seen and discovered by art institutions! Whether you’re a high school student striving to pursue the arts in college, a counselor guiding creative students through the college admissions process, or a virtuoso seeking your seat at the philharmonic, Acceptd can help you get there.

TL;DW (too long; didn’t watch)

  • Jerry Tsai is the president of Acceptd and has been with the organization since its inception.
  • Acceptd helps students and arts programs by providing application and audition software. Colleges, summer camps, workshops, and even professional symphony orchestras have used Accepted.
  • In the past, audition tapes, CDs, cassettes, and DVDs were mailed to institutions, which was cumbersome and costly. Acceptd has brought the process online, making it efficient and cost-effective.
  • They recently launched “audition room” that facilitates live auditions virtually.
  • If you are an arts student looking for opportunities after high school, contact 

Episode #1
Sam Bernstein: Co-Founder of Loper

TL;DW (too long; didn’t watch)

  • Sam Bernstein, co-founder of Loper, and Rhett talk about the app’s value to HS students, families, and counselors.
  • Loper is a new app that helps students decide which colleges align with their needs and wants.
  • Loper’s counselor-student integration can assist initial college conversations.
  • The app and Services are free to use.
  • Sam talks about future plans to include 2-year programs and more.

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