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  • Rubin Public Speaking Lessons Help 3 Students Win 1st Place at State Competition

    Rubin Public Speaking Lessons Help 3 Students Win 1st Place at State Competition

    Rubin instructional resources are designed to be practical and easy to apply in the real world.

    For proof, look no further than the 2026 Mississippi HOSA state conference, which took place March 4-6 in Hattiesburg. Over the three days, students compete in categories around health education, medical knowledge and leadership skills.

    Three students from Connie Rolison’s HOSA chapter in Biloxi each won 1st place in their respective categories: Health Education, Health Career Display and Medical Innovations. The students will now vie for national honors in June at the HOSA International Leadership Conference.

    Rolison believes Rubin’s public speaking curriculum gave her students an edge, as all three competitive events require a formal speech before judges. Rolison integrates Rubin into Google Classroom, and her students access the lessons without a traditional password.

    Listen to Rolison discuss her experience with Rubin and the triple win at the state level!

    Apply Rubin lessons = Win.

  • Dream Job Ep. 100: International Logistics Manager

    Dream Job Ep. 100: International Logistics Manager

    Global trade. Dozens of countries and languages. Critical cargo that must arrive on time.

    Think communication skills matter? You bet.

    We learned about the importance of strong writing and speaking skills throughout our 100th (!) Dream Job conversation.

    Our special thanks to Rachel Shames of CV International for explaining international logistics and how the US imports and exports goods every day.

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    Worksheet to complement the webinar!

    Global trade. Dozens of countries and languages. Critical cargo that must arrive on time.

  • Dream Job Ep. 99: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Dream Job Ep. 99: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    When an EMT arrives to treat a patient, the person needs more than life-saving medical knowledge.

    An EMT must also communicate — calmly — with the patient, others at the scene (ex: friend, spouse) and medical professionals.

    Medical skills and communication skills are critical to provide care and, perhaps, save a person’s life.

    Our thanks to David Blevins, an experienced EMT and EMT educator, for his time in our latest Dream Job webinar.

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    Worksheet to complement the interview!

    When an EMT arrives to treat a patient, the person needs more than life-saving medical knowledge.<br…

  • Rubin Leads Workshops, Connects with Teachers at Regional CTE Event in NOVA

    Rubin Leads Workshops, Connects with Teachers at Regional CTE Event in NOVA

    Thanks for having us, i2i!

    On March 11 and 12, we participated in i2i (Instruction to Industry), a regional CTE event hosted by school districts across Northern Virginia.

    Our founder, Danny Rubin, led networking workshops for students throughout the day. And we caught up with teachers and administrators from districts that use Rubin lessons in the classroom.

    In the photos, Danny speaks with students about the power of research before a networking meeting. He also smiles with Darin Snoots, a CTE teacher from Prince William County Schools.

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    Lending our support for a signature event.

  • Rubin Announces National Finalists in 2026 America’s Next Great Intern Contest

    Rubin Announces National Finalists in 2026 America’s Next Great Intern Contest

    A student will soon be named America’s Next Great Intern. After reviewing more than 280 submissions from across the country, Rubin has chosen 16 finalists who showcase the communication and critical-thinking skills essential in any internship.

    Now the nation will vote, and the 1st place student will win a $1,000 scholarship. Second places receives a $500 scholarship.

    Rubin, the leader in online curriculum for employability and workplace readiness skills, hosts the competition.

    Demand for interns and job applicants with “soft skills” remains a top priority across all industry sectors. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers consistently rank communication, teamwork, and critical thinking among the most sought-after qualities in new hires.

    The submission period for the America’s Next Great Intern contest ran throughout February 2026, which is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. All middle school, high school, and post-secondary CTE students were eligible.

    The instructions were drawn from Rubin’s Emerge curriculum, a broad library of online exercises for employability skills like email/phone etiquette, job interview prep, LinkedIn communication, and more. Rubin provides Emerge to CTE programs nationwide.

    This year’s contest featured three categories:

    1. Professional Email:Students wrote a professional email applying for a summer internship at a fictional company, FutureProof, addressed to hiring manager Ms. Amy Walker.

    2. Research & Critical Thinking:Students prepared two thoughtful questions for NBA EVP Scott Kaufman-Ross based on videos from the Rubin Aspire career exploration video series.

    3. Ethical Dilemma:Students responded in writing to a workplace ethics scenario involving a social media marketing dilemma.

    Rubin encourages the public to vote on the national finalists at rubineducation.com. Winners will be announced on April 15, 2026. The middle school overall winner will be announced at that time as well.

    “Employers often lament that students don’t possess the ‘soft skills’ necessary to engage in an office setting or on the job site,” says Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin. “For the fourth-year running, this contest demonstrates that motivated young people coast to coast are ready to add real value to any business or organization.”

    2026 America’s Next Great Intern National Finalists

    (listed alphabetically by last name)

    Elrad Asante

    12th Grade

    Blaine High School

    Anoka-Hennepin School District

    Blaine, MN

    Teacher: Ms. Holly Boisjolie

    Kate Basa

    12th Grade

    Nacogdoches High School

    Nacogdoches ISD

    Nacogdoches, TX

    Teacher: Ms. Anna-Lisa Wanack

    Samuel Cason

    PWCS Explore Program (Post-Secondary)

    Prince William County Schools

    Manassas, VA

    Teacher: Ms. Erika Picard

    Delaney Good

    12th Grade

    Boone High School

    Boone Community School District

    Boone, IA

    Teacher: Ms. Bozz Bossard

    Iden Guitron

    11th Grade

    Mid-Del Technology Center

    Mid-Del School District

    Midwest City, OK

    Teacher: Ms. Christine Corbin

    Micah Kennedy

    12th Grade

    Thomas A. Edison CTE High School

    NYC Department of Education

    New York, NY

    Teacher: Mrs. Sandra Cruz

    Kennedi Maddox

    10th Grade

    Central High School

    Pike County Board of Education

    Brundidge, AL

    Teacher: Ms. Valerie Thornton

    Carlos Mateo

    12th Grade

    Allen Village School

    Allen Village School

    Kansas City, MO

    Teacher: Dr. Terri Redden

    Liam McCarthy

    11th Grade

    Western Guilford High School

    Guilford County Schools

    Greensboro, NC

    Teacher: Jeffrey Silverthorne

    Gopal Reddy Nallamilli

    9th Grade

    Cox Mill High School

    Cabarrus County Schools

    Concord, NC

    Teacher: Ms. Shauna Ward

    Jewelyssa Ortega

    11th Grade

    Mayfield High School

    Las Cruces Public Schools

    Las Cruces, NM

    Teacher: Gary Grammer

    Om Panemangalore

    11th Grade

    Rick Reedy High School

    Frisco ISD

    Frisco, TX

    Teacher: Ms. Bossard

    Owen Smith

    9th Grade

    South Career and Technical Academy

    Clark County School District

    Las Vegas, NV

    Teacher: Mrs. Corbin

    Rhiannon Stowe

    12th Grade

    Lord Botetourt High School

    Botetourt County Public Schools

    Daleville, VA

    Teacher: Ms. Katrina Kish

    Reghan Williamson

    12th Grade

    Randall K. Cooper High School

    Randall K. Cooper High School

    Union, KY

    Teacher: Ms. Caylen Knight

    Nashawn Wimberly

    9th Grade

    Opelika High School

    Opelika City Schools

    Opelika, AL

    Teacher: Mrs. Anglin

    A student will soon be named America’s Next Great Intern. After reviewing more than 280 submissions from across the country, Rubin has chosen 16 finalists who showcase the communication and critical-thinking skills essential in any internship. Now the nation will vote, and the 1st place student will win a $1,000 scholarship. Second places receives a…

  • Dream Job Ep. 98: Fundraising Professional

    Dream Job Ep. 98: Fundraising Professional

    Listen to our insightful Dream Job conversation with Victoria Dietz, founder and CEO of Empower Charitable.

    Victoria and her team partner with nonprofits to deliver strategic fundraising, capital campaign management and hands-on nonprofit training.

    We also discuss the power of thoughtfulness to leave a lasting impression on clients and donors.

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    Worksheet that complements the webinar.

    Listen to our insightful Dream Job conversation with Victoria Dietz, founder and CEO of Empower Char…

  • Introducing Rubin Spark: On-Demand, Simulated Career Conversations

    Introducing Rubin Spark: On-Demand, Simulated Career Conversations

    The world of career exploration will never be the same.

    Introducing Spark, the latest creation from Rubin that allows students to hold simulated conversations across dozens of career pathways. We incorporated jobs in the National Career Clusters® Framework from Advance CTE to build a library of on-demand, AI-powered conversations that begin after a few clicks.

    We are excited at the potential for Spark in the CTE community, workforce development and other audiences that connect learners with career opportunities.

    Watch the video and then “Book a Demo” at the top of the page to experience Spark yourself!

    The world of career exploration will never be the same. Introducing Spark, the latest creation from Rubin that allows students to hold simulated conversations across dozens of career pathways. We incorporated jobs in the National Career Clusters® Framework from Advance CTE to build a library of on-demand, AI-powered conversations that begin after a few clicks.…

  • Rubin Engages with Students, Teachers at Johnston County (NC) Career Day

    Rubin Engages with Students, Teachers at Johnston County (NC) Career Day

    A room full of employers waiting to meet with students at tables in a community college atrium.

    That was the scene on Wednesday, February 18 in Johnston County, North Carolina for the annual JOCO WORKS PRO. The event allows students to practice interview skills through the help of dozens of local business professionals.

    The Rubin team was on hand to provide networking advice to students and show support for Johnston County Public Schools, which incorporates Rubin products into CTE classes at the middle and high school levels.

    Thank you for having us, JCPS! Below are highlights from the day.

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    Rubin Founder Danny Rubin stands with Irma Bode from Johnston County Public Schools and Danielle Kroeger from Johnston County Community College, the event host.
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    Rubin Founder Danny Rubin shares networking advice with JCPS students before they sit for mock interviews.

    Prepping for mock interviews.

  • Dream Job Ep. 97: Healthcare, Data and AI

    Dream Job Ep. 97: Healthcare, Data and AI

    Listen to our fascinating Dream Job conversation with Dr. Michael P. Goldsmith, MD, associate professor of clinical anesthesiology and critical care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

    Dr. Goldsmith is a leader in the use of AI to replicate the intuition of doctors and nurses. The goal is to develop deeper insights to treat complex and sick patients.

    We also discuss the importance of “closed-loop communication” to make sure the message is received.

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    Worksheet that follows the interview.

    Listen to our fascinating Dream Job conversation with Dr. Michael P. Goldsmith, MD, associate profes…

  • Rubin Adds New “Human Skills” Interactive Assessments

    Rubin Adds New “Human Skills” Interactive Assessments

    The rise of AI creates change and opportunities.

    For the Rubin team, AI means an increased importance on “human skills” like critical thinking and empathy, the attributes in people that AI can never replace.

    That’s why our team has developed a series of interactive assessments that challenge a student’s ability to work on a team, manage people and demonstrate the high-level thinking that employers prize.

    We believe these “human skills” assessments are the the next chapter in the work we do helping students write, speak and lead with confidence. Let’s use AI to challenge a student’s thought process and make them stronger communicators.

    That’s the role Rubin can and will play in our AI era.

    Using AI but staying in our lane.