"It instills in kids an appreciation for their own communities as they develop valuable skills interacting with diverse groups," said Mary Lou Fishman, the program consultant for Work Family Directions, the Boston-based company that runs Summer of Service.
"These options aim to encourage local staff to develop valuable skills and knowledge in Afghanistan so they can go on contributing to a brighter future for themselves, their families and their country", Hammond said.
I was lured in by the prospects this PhD offered: international work experience within an exciting research team and the opportunity to develop valuable skills in my field, using cutting-edge techniques.
Living paycheck to paycheck can be stressful, but by creating a financial plan and a monthly budget, you can reduce your financial stress and develop valuable skills for the future.
This is a route being followed by increasing numbers of graduates and – as part of our programme to get Britain working – we continue to encourage employers to offer work experience and internships to help graduates develop valuable skills and boost their employment chances".
For 61 years, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award has offered young people the chance to develop valuable skills.
Military personnel develop valuable skills that can serve them well in a research lab, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a new funding opportunity intended to encourage them to pursue graduate studies.
But if this is not your situation, and you can find the drive to continue and succeed, you will develop valuable skills and gained the confidence to tackle almost anything.
Of course, there are many more programs and apps around, and far too many to mention here, but they do all have one thing in common: Although building a cardboard volcano in a shoe box is fun and educational, these apps and desktop programs are helping students develop valuable skills early in their educational lives.
