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- Youth Counselor Skills Work Well In Boardroom
It may seem that the skills a Youth Counselor acquires working in the outdoors have little relevance to a corporate boardroom-but that is not the case.
"Youth Counselors become incredibly skilled in time management and problem solving techniques that are relevant to any corporate experience," said Robyn Roett, the director of recruiting for Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA). "Youth Counselors master patience and conflict resolution, as well as become excellent leaders despite difficult circumstances." - "me First" Not So For Counselors
Despite today's "me first" society, there are still college graduates who want to make a difference.
"We can tell if a counselor job applicant has a passion about our work," said Malia Kekahuna, who hires counselors for Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA), a leading provider of services for troubled youths. "They want to have an impact on these kids. They change society one child at a time." - Networking And Volunteering Is Key For Career-minded. College Students And Graduates
College students and recent graduates seeking to get a foot in the door in the working world can gain valuable experience through volunteering. The key to success is in thinking beyond traditional jobs to find volunteer opportunities and resources that will jump-start a meaningful and fulfilling career.
Volunteering experience can be a significant asset to the resumes of college students and graduates. Many recruiters now look for volunteer service on resumes as a telltale sign of strong moral character, good work ethic and proven leadership skills. Not only does volunteer experience show potential employers that a candidate is a responsible citizen of the world, but it also provides networking opportunities, a critical component of the business world that may be a new concept for those in college or recently graduated. - The New Generation Of Young Women Leaders Study Defines Skills Needed To Fulfill High Aspirations
How do today's young women see themselves and their futures? A recent student-designed survey from an innovative high school came up with some intriguing revelations.
Compared with high school boys, high school girls are significantly more likely to see themselves as leaders, are just as likely to say they would run for U.S. president, and have higher college aspirations than their boy counterparts. - The Opportunity To Explore Different Career Paths
Parents, educators and legislators want to give students the highest-quality educational foundation possible and today's career and technical education programs can play a key role in assuring educational excellence for many students.
Career and technical courses give students the opportunity to explore different career paths, to find out if the jobs involved are appealing and to discover which opportunities are best suited to their individual talents. - American Teens Still Mean Business
For the fourth consecutive year, "Businessperson" has been cited as the most popular career choice for American teens.
That's one of the key findings of an annual survey of teenagers on topics such as career expectations and their opinions about the world of business. The study, the 2006 Junior Achievement Worldwide Interprise Poll on Kids and Careers, also revealed that for the first time in the seven-year history of the survey, salary expectations for young women are on a par with those of young men.
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