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- 1. How to Prepare Students for College and Career 10 Skills Teens Need to Succeed Marie Schwartz, CEO & Founder TeenLife.com May 2017
- 2. TeenLife – Who We Are TeenLife.com is a discovery platform for teen academic and experiential learning opportunities that inspire purpose and passion in life.
- 3. TeenLife - What We Believe
- 4. The Problem Source: The Jed Foundation, October 2015
- 5. Necessary Skills Include: • Ability to take care of oneself • Adapting to new environments • Controlling negative emotions or behavior • Building positive relationships
- 6. What Employers Are Looking For Source: Millenial Branding & Experience, Inc, 2012
- 7. How Did We Get Here? Digital Revolution Addiction….
- 9. SUCCESS = Academic Knowledge + Life Skills
- 10. # 1: Passion
- 11. #2: Planning & Prioritizing
- 14. #5: Teamwork
- 18. #9: Grit
- 20. Goal: Engaged, Employable Citizens!
- 21. Summer Programs • Pre-college = on a college campus. Great way to “try out” a college before applying. Can also attend as a “commuter”. • Day programs are offered by schools, non-profits, and specialized education providers. • Focus on career interests and skill-building, not just sports. • Sessions at the beginning or end are not as full. Don’t be afraid to ask for discounts.
- 22. Community Service Lots of places to volunteer! • Pick a cause you care about. • Show initiative – they don’t want to babysit you! • Work in the office to gain business skills as well. • Show up on time – be reliable. • This is your chance to get a reference for a paid job later.
- 23. Jobs for High School Students Get paid to use skills you already have. • Food service, retail stores, parks, clubs, golf courses • Babysitting • Life-guarding, swim instruction, camp counselor • Painting, lawn care • Organizing, administrative work, graphic design, social media Important to apply early! Hard to get under age 16.
- 24. Internships Positions for which you do NOT have the skills. You are there to learn. • Create a resume. Practice interviewing. • Research internship programs in your community. • Get help from adults/teachers to make introductions. • Check out local job search sites like Craigslist. • Ask for 15/hours per week for four weeks – this is manageable for an employer and for you. • Don’t expect to get paid if you are getting valuable training.