Praxis
College alternative. Real skills. Guaranteed job offer.
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College alternative. Real skills. Guaranteed job offer.
6 followers
Praxis is an online, 8-month college alternative for young adults who would rather build a career than sit in a classroom. Across two phases, Incubate and Accelerate, you build real skills in sales, marketing, customer success, and operations through hands-on projects, not lectures. Then you run a supported job search with coaching, mentorship, and warm introductions to hiring partners, backed by a full job offer guarantee. No degree, no debt, no wasted years, just proof of what you can do.
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The application process to Praxis was fun and very challenging! It felt very rewarding to get accepted in June of 2017. I went to the 3 day workshop/meetup in August in Atlanta and left feeling inspired by all the smart and creative people I met who were alumni, current participants, or mentors. Praxis pushed me to hustle harder than I ever had before, but now I look back at all the work I published to my website and feel proud and empowered.
During the apprenticeship interview process, Praxis did a great job of preparing me to talk to each company and my mentor Ryan was fantastic. Chuck and TK Coleman gave me great advice over a couple calls and emails. The resources they have on the Praxis portal and the mentors are very accessible and valuable.
My apprenticeship has been better than I could ever ask for. I'm challenged every day to be creative, solve problems, and meet deadlines. My coworkers have turned into my family while some have turned into exceptional mentors to help me grow in my career.
I've recently signed an offer to work for this company full time and I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity. I would highly recommend this program for anyone who's willing to hustle for the things that will make you feel fulfilled and valuable.
Pros:I got my dream job!
Cons:The remote bootcamp requires some self motivation
I didn’t have much hope for reaching my dreams and creating the career I wanted until I joined Praxis. I didn’t go to college, so I was always trying to make it on my own. I was a freelancer for a while, and then I started my own business with my brother, but nothing seemed to work out and I never knew why. It wasn’t until I realized that I needed the help of advisors to guide me in the right direction that things started moving. Having the Praxis community has also had a profound impact on not only my productivity, but on my view of the world as well.
Pros:It is a great program for launching your career and fast-tracking your portfolio in whatever industry you want to get into.
Cons:The community is still new so it’s still developing, but given how new they are, I say they’ve come a long way in a short time.
I was recently accepted to the Praxis program. I'm currently in the pre-program. And I'm totally fulfilled, the community and the Praxis team are fantastic. The modules are very interesting, I think I learned more in 2 weeks than in 3 months at school.
Pros:Great community and the modules are very interesting. Very selective, so only the best get accepted.
Cons:Can't get a business partner if you don't have a green card. Also not in remote..
I did this program during the early stages (started in September of 2014). They have continued to improve it! This program requires grit and hard work but allows young people to get ahead of their peers in launching a career and gaining valuable skills. I do not regret my decision to do the program and recommend it to ambitious young people who want more than college.
Pros:Affordable (net zero cost), challenging, great network of alumni
Cons:Still growing their network of business partners but it continues to get better
My BP taught me everything I'd ever need to know at a foundational level about sales and marketing, or more specifically, becoming a persuasive communicator, whether it is by phone, in person, or through writing. This is allowed me an incredible amount of freedom in my career. If you value creating a life with immense financial and professional freedom, Praxis is going to be a great start for you.
Pros:Because of Praxis, I made/make a whole bunch of money
Cons:No cons, my goal was to learn to be valuable enough to make a bunch of money and I was able to do that.
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