For every one-hundred kids who enter ninth grade, approximately twelve graduate from college and find work that is commensurate with their degree*. And how many of those twelve do you suppose are really happy doing what they're doing? Statistically speaking, about 5.4. And these figures are based on kidsgoing to college.
How do you avoid the agony of not being able to score a job that's commensurate with your abilities and one that you love? How do you avoid the excruciating financial pain of paying tens of thousands of dollars for a college degree only to discover you're really not interested in that field? How do you stand out from the thousands of other young adults who are following your career path?
You explore career pathways or enhance the one you're already on.
How do you do that you ask?
The secret is to learn from those on the road ahead of you and stay connected to them.
I am looking for a half dozen or so people between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one who would like to participate in a project designed to help young adults explore and or enhance career pathways. The ideal candidate will possess:
- a strong desire to learn
- an insatiable and passionate curiosity
- ease in communicating via Skype and or Google docs
- a commitment to explore
- respect for themself and others
If you fit the bill or know of anyone who is interested, please contact me at david (dot) rothacker (at) gmail (dot) com.
I've been working with one gentleman for the last month or so and we've made considerable progress. It's amped up my enthusiasm to the point where I'm anxious to help others! (Jason is available for a referral upon request).
We're going to be following the Storytelling and Brand Light points I describe here in my Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness methodology. I am also very big on Design Thinking but for the present will not be using it.
*Getting Real by Kenneth Gray
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