Who do you think you are? : three crucial conversations for coaching teens to college and career success / Stephen M. Smith, Shaun Fanning.
Title:
Who do you think you are? : three crucial conversations for coaching teens to college and career success / Stephen M. Smith, Shaun Fanning.
ISBN:
9781119384700
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Publication Information:
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2017]
Physical Description:
xi, 196 pages ; 24 cm
Contents:
How do you get started? -- What are your interests and strengths? -- What does work mean to you? -- Are you ready for a career in science, technology, engineering, or math? -- Can you have a good career with a degree in the liberal arts? -- Can you have a career helping others without sacrificing your own needs? -- Do you want to work in business or be in business? -- Can you make a living as an artist or a musician? -- Should you consider a career in law or criminal justice? -- How can you try on your career interests? -- Is college right for you? -- Can you afford college? -- Does it matter where you go to college? -- Is community college a better place to start? -- Closing thoughts.
Summary:
"It's not easy to get teenagers thinking about a career, especially when our schools are primarily focused on getting to the next rung in the education system. This book details an easy-to-follow road map for the conversations families, school counselors, and mentors need to have to help young people to make informed choices about careers that will allow them to excel. This versatile guidebook takes you where you need to go with intuitive tools for orchestrating discussions and unearthing the right options for each child."--Jacket.
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OCLC Number:
ocn992580470
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1
