This 10-lesson mentorship program walks students through everything that they need to do in order to take charge of their digital footprint. Students will create a strong digital foundation that will put them on the path to their dream job.
In order to shine online you need to first discover your strengths. We will spend time working to understand and define what you stand for so you can recognize and attract future opportunities.
What are you passionate about? Use social media and brainstorming activities to help you determine what you are most passionate about.
Learn how to use the things you are passionate about to help design your dream career and determine how to develop the messages you send to future employers.
Get concrete skills that will allow you to connect with experts in a field you like. We will determine how to find accurate ways to learn about experts you are interested in and evaluate what they are sharing online.
We will look at key takeaways from each lesson already completed and start to grasp how the personality traits and talents we’ve been discovering can help you achieve your goals.
Do you know what Google is saying about you? We are going to master how to audit your online brand so you understand what your digital footprint currently looks like.
We want you to feel confident about what you are posting online. Let’s put you in charge of your own Google results by designing your personal brand.
Want to get noticed by large companies like Disney, AT&T, Neutrogena, and more? We’ll start building your online portfolio (live online or in draft form offline) to get your name and accomplishments to the top of the Google results.
Jump into building your social media accounts in a way that will help you stand out in a sea of job applicants to large companies like Google, SpaceX, Amazon, and Tesla.
Your online brand is constantly evolving. We’ve started you on the right path and now are handing you all the tools needed to maintain your online presence so your social media can align with your goals.
"Our kids were relieved to have someone tell them, 'hey, it's great to use it (social media) and you can brand yourself in a positive way for future college, career and volunteer endeavors.' Rather than 'it's bad, stay away from it, etc...'"
–Mollie McNally, Blue Valley High School, Assistant Principal
Josh was so helpful and I was able to learn so much about how to create a positive digital footprint. His training makes it easier to organize your talents/projects in a way that colleges aren’t able to see in essays.”
–Emmy R., High School Student
"In addition to using Instagram, Twitter and Facebook as a portfolio, Josh gave students pointers that helped to keep their information private. Everyone left with a clear road map that they can use for the next few months to make sure they shine online." –Tracy Rampy, Educator, Southeast Kansas Education
Welcome to the Student Branding Academy!
The immediate end-product of SBA will be an online portfolio unique to you and your future goals. Our long-term goal is that this portfolio will help you get discovered by employers or college admissions to meet your personal goals for the future.
By participating in this program, you will:
We take a positive approach to social media and create fun, easy to follow video workshops and training guides that engage students in the classroom (and at home). We also offer customized, virtual presentations to teach students to shine online.
Reduce the negative impact of a student's negative social media post hurting your community
Minimize stress on parents by creating a plan that protects each family at home and at school
Create a positive digital culture on campus that promotes healthy screen time habits
Establish a roadmap for your students' social media education
Turn your students into positive examples of students who help others
Learn how to teach students to use social media for good
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