Career Planning for IPOD Generation Carol Christen
January 22, 2013               Issue Focus: High School and College Students 
Vol 4, Issue 1 (Rev.1) 
 Gen M  
Career E-zine

Editors:  Carol  Christen
and Robin Roman Wright

Greetings!

 

Happy New Year. We are making a renewed commitment to send out three issues of, "Career Planning for the iPod Generation," this calendar year. As some of you know we have not been writing newsletters regularly and we believe it is time to share some important information with our readers. You may have noticed increasing media coverage and investigative reports describing the difficulties faced by the iPod Generation, or millennials, as they transition from school-to-work and set about creating satisfying lives for themselves. We also recognize the distinct challenges that teens and young adults with AD/HD face. Our goal is to provide parents, guidance counselors, coaches and other professionals working with this age-group "news you can use" as you mentor or guide teens and young adults. In addition, we will be writing some articles to teens and young adults, themselves, so that they can better navigate through the educational system, into the world of work and create rewarding lives.

 

We also will be highlighting seminars, workshops and other services or products that we think can help you as a parent, professional or young person. Carol Christen has a blog called, "Parachute 4 Teens, Career Help for the Young and Restless." If you would like to comment on any of our articles to our audience of readers and her blog followers, please post a comment on her blog at http://www.parachute4teens.com/blog.html. If you would like to contact either of us individually, our e-mail addresses are listed at the bottom of the newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you.

In This Issue
The Gap Year as a Growth Opportunity: Especially Worth Considering for Students with AD/HD
Career Exploration and Making Informed Choices
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The Gap Year as a Growth Opportunity: Especially Worth Considering for Students with AD/HD

by Robin Roman Wright, Career & AD/HD Coach
 

Many students would benefit from taking a gap year between graduating from high school and starting a two- or four-year college program. In the past few years, gap year programs have gained popularity in the U.S. In addition, colleges and universities have come to see taking a gap year as a positive experience for incoming freshman. A gap year "is publicly promoted at some of the most well-known universities including Harvard, Princeton, Tufts and New York University."[1] Many high school students who take a gap year still apply to college during their senior year; they then defer admission in order to participate in the program.

 

Oftentimes, parents wonder if taking a gap year will derail their teen and encourage the student to avoid college altogether. A survey of 280 students who took a gap year found that nine out of 10 of them returned to college within a year.[2] 

 

Click here to read about types of gap year experiences and more.  

 

Career Exploration and Making Informed Choices

 

by Carol Christen, Career Strategist
 

For those of us who loved the old Police song, "Too Much Information" the digital age has become rather overwhelming. According to author Baratunde Thurston, not only is data the new common language, but we've collected more information in the past two years than in all the years before. (FastCompany, 11/26/2012). As Mr. Thurston implies, the challenge is to do something creative with all that information.

 

On an individual level, one of the most creative uses of information is career planning and development. Eventually, many categories of information will be needed to develop a satisfying career. Initially, however, the information needed can be divided into two kinds, information about the self and information about the world of work. Both types of data are needed to begin increasing your awareness of fields and jobs that may suit your interests and ambitions.

 

CACAREERZONE.org is an excellent website ... 

To read the entire article click here.
Event Information - Robin Roman Wright Will Speak at the Following Events

Teens
  • Newton/ Metrowest CHADD Parent Support Group

Robin Roman Wright is a guest speaker  

Thursday, March 14, 2013

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Newton North High School

Topic:

"College Planning, Gap Year Options and Career Goal Setting for ADHD Teens"

    • The common assumption is that a "one-size fits all" path from high school to a 4-year college degree is the path to a successful first job and self-sufficiency.   During the current economic downturn this assumption is being questioned by economists, educators, parents and college graduates, themselves.   While some students with AD/HD ought to go into a 4-year college program right out of high school, there are other paths that will lead to productive work, self-sufficiency and a rich and full life.    
    • Open to the public.  Click here for more information:    
      Visit Newton/ Metrowest Parent Support Group Site  

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  • Free Teleseminar
Facilitated by Robin Roman Wright
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
 and
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 
"Smart College and Career Planning"
  8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST

A one-hour webinar. Some topics that will be covered include:

  • What do you need to know to make good career decisions for yourself?
  • What are the options: How can I afford to study after high school? 
  • How to choose a major? 
  • How can I identify my skills and find out what kind of work I might enjoy?
  • What are the key factors to consider in order to discern bargain from bogus as I make plans to go to college and eventually begin a career
    •  Taking registrations starting NOW:
      • Click here to register for the Feb. 12 webinar. 

Questions?  Contact Robin at by e-mail.

April version should be better sizing

Helping teens and young adults plan for success in today's global market

 

Sincerely,

 
Robin Roman Wright, BCC
Career Coach/ AD/HD Coach
www.youthleadershipcareers.com
Carol Christen, Career Strategist and Co-author, "What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens"
 
ABOUT:
Robin Roman Wright:
Specializes in providing AD/HD & Career coaching via telephone, Skype and in person. Robin is a Board Certified Coach with specialties in Career and Executive/ Leadership Coaching from the Center for Credentialing and Education. She works with teens and young adults to help them identify their talents and skills.  She also helps her AD/HD clients develop time management, organizational and decision-making skills.  She helps her clients articulate where, within the world of work, they can find fulfillment and joy.  To view a video titled, "Why A Career Coach for You?" Click here.

Carol Christen:
Is the co-author of What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens.  The second edition was on store shelves Spring, 2010.  Carol is a long time advocate for better career development programs delivered to teens much earlier than is presently suggested by our school system. Visit Carol's web site at Parachute4Teens.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens 2nd Edition

The second edition of What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens is available from online and retail book stores around the world.  New in this edition are sections on using social media for career exploration and job hunting, where the jobs are and more details on how to create a professional network, the best way to get either a job or accurate information about one. 

 

Keep up with Carol's research and career issues for teens and young adults at her blog: Click here.