May 21, 2024 • 19 mins
Unlock Your Adolescent's Potential: Essential Tips for a Transformative Summer Break
How you can help your adolescent maximize their summer break? By building character and developing essential skills. Whether you're a parent or an adolescent yourself, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice to ensure a productive and enriching summer.
Episode Highlights:
- Discuss Summer Planning
- Internships and Job Opportunities
- Summer Classes and Workshops
- Volunteering
- Skill Development and Leadership Programs
- Academic and Career Preparation
- Health and Wellness
Special Announcement:
Introduction to our upcoming online course for 10th-12th graders with live group coaching sessions and modules covering character development, career connections, and more. For more information email info@college.careerready.org
Additional Resources:
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Thank you for joining us today! We hope this episode inspires you to start meaningful conversations with your adolescent about their summer plans. Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey. See you next week!
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(00:38):
Well, hello.
Thank you for tuning in.
I am going to give you a headsup on today's episode.
I will be talking to you abouthow to help your adolescent
maximize their summer break.
And how can they maximize theirsummer break?
(00:58):
Well, by building theircharacter and developing
essential skills.
So you might want to listen tothis episode with your
adolescent or some Send them theepisode and tell them that you
too can talk about it after theylisten to it.
No matter where you arelistening to us from, this
(01:19):
episode is going to be verybeneficial.
It will help your adolescent intheir academic journey, whether
it's in high school or college.
Summer is a great opportunity togrow personally, academically,
and or professionally.
And I've got you and youradolescent covered.
(01:40):
So as the summer breakapproaches, I know that you're
eager to ensure that youradolescent has a productive and
enriching experience.
However, what is most important,or what you can do right now, is
to sit down and have aconversation with your
adolescent to decide what to do.
They need more support onwhether it's in building their
(02:03):
character, career exploration,building their skills for future
career plans, or furtherpreparing themselves
academically.
It's a great time to sit downand have a conversation and
really get on the same pagebecause at the end of the day,
my friend, their educationjourney should prepare them and
(02:24):
lead them to their future careerendeavors.
Now, as you have probably heardme say many times during the
high school years, it should bea time of career exploration,
not defining.
As they get closer to senioryear, or if they're already a
senior or entering college, itwould be obviously to their best
(02:44):
interest to have a career ordegree plan a little more
defined, and that might evenswitch as they start their
college years.
The summer time, whether theyare in high school or in
college, is a great opportunityfor them to further explore
their career interests andoptions.
(03:04):
I love being the connectingpiece between the education
world and the current workforce.
Regardless of what career orprofession your adolescent is
interested in, each of theseoptions will help build their
character and skills.
There have been so much talkabout what AI is doing, whether
(03:26):
it's good or bad.
You know what?
We're not even going to go intothat debate here.
The most important thing that Iwant you and your adolescent to
know is that AI will neverreplace one's character and soft
skills that we develop andacquire in real life.
In our experiential learning,what is experiential learning?
(03:47):
Well, those experiences out inthe workforce, out in the
community, out of the classroomthat builds their skills and
character.
I'm a huge advocate of gettingour students connected in the
real world as early as possible.
And what better time than thesummer?
Today, I will be sharing withyou valuable options that you
(04:09):
and your adolescent can exploretogether that will help them
build their character and softskills.
So I'm going to start off withthe first one that most of you
know.
still can overlook internshipsand job opportunities.
Now, if your child is offeredthe opportunity of an
(04:31):
internship, whether it's unpaidor paid, it's still an
opportunity that they candevelop skills.
So never overlook internshipopportunities.
opportunities, shadowingopportunities, or those
opportunities where they're,they just get to see behind the
scenes for a day of what'shappening in the workforce.
Internships and summer jobsprovide practical experience and
(04:52):
exposure to potential careerpaths.
Many companies and organizationsoffer positions specifically for
high school and collegestudents.
So start looking for those inyour community.
What better way to explorecareers when the bar is set low
enough for your adolescent togive it a test run.
(05:13):
Please don't wait until theyhave completed college to start
exploring options.
Encourage your adolescent tostart today.
I have seen it way too manytimes where an adolescent will
finish their college and theirdegree plan, and then they
realize this career plan is nota good fit.
They have the summer time toexplore these options.
(05:37):
And again, even if they cannotfind a paid internship or a paid
job opportunity, there areplenty of people out in the
community that will help yourchild explore the career by
taking them for the day.
Or getting on a phone call orvirtual meeting to discuss and
explore what their job is likeday to day.
(06:00):
Research opportunities.
Look for internships in fieldsthat your child is interested
in.
Prepare resumes and coverletters.
Tailor these documents tohighlight relevant skills and
experiences.
If they hadn't worked This is atime to do so.
Use platforms like LinkedIn toconnect with professionals and
(06:22):
explore openings.
This is especially useful forour college students.
If they haven't created theirLinkedIn account yet, they need
to do so today.
The next topic I'm going tocover is summer classes and
workshops.
Many educational institutionsoffer summer courses and
workshops that can help studentsget ahead academically or
(06:44):
explore new subjects.
These options can be such asonline classes, which are a lot
more flexible and convenient forus parents and the child,
allowing students to learn fromanywhere.
Community college courses thatare affordable and often
transferable to their maininstitution.
There's opportunities for highschool students and college
(07:06):
students to take some courses,whether it's virtually or in
person.
And then, of course, specializedworkshops that focus on specific
skills such as coding, writing,or public speaking.
But remember, start theconversation first with your
adolescent and find out what isit that they would like to
further work on this summer.
(07:29):
Volunteering is another greatopportunity.
It's a meaningful way tocontribute to the community
while developing leadership andteamwork skills.
Volunteering develops empathy,leadership skills, and a sense
of community, a sense ofbelonging.
Some ideas that I can share withyou are joining local non
(07:50):
profits.
Organizations always need extrahands and students can make a
real difference.
So start looking for local nonprofits in your area.
They can engage in environmentalprojects and participate in
activities like tree planning,beach cleanups, or community
gardens.
Remember these skills that theyacquire during these experiences
(08:13):
are perfect to go on theirresume and to be showcased in
their portfolio.
If you have not listened to mylast episode on portfolios.
On episode number 79, Ispecifically spoke about how you
can stand out with a portfolio,and this is great for college
admissions, internships, and jobinterviews.
(08:35):
It's a great guide for students.
Again, it's episode number 79and I'll make sure to have a
link in our show notes.
Consider virtual volunteering aswell.
If in person opportunities arelimited, many organizations
offer remote ways to contribute.
Skill development and leadershipprograms encourage your
adolescent to acquire new skillsor enhance existing ones.
(08:58):
Many programs are available,such as youth leadership camps.
These often focus on outdooractivities, leadership
challenges, and team buildingexercises.
local schools, communitycenters, and nonprofits
frequently host leadershipworkshops.
Language courses is also a greatway to learn a new language and
(09:19):
guess what?
Learning a new language can beadvantageous for future careers.
For those interested in academicpursuits, summer can be a time
to dive into research projects.
Opportunities include universityprograms, where many colleges
offer summer research programsfor high school and
(09:41):
undergraduate students.
There's also independentprojects.
Encourage your adolescents topropose and conduct their own
research under the guidance of amentor.
If they're into researching,statistics, I highly recommend
this as an option.
That is a great opportunity forthem to further enhance their
skills and to add it to theirportfolio.
(10:03):
For students interested inacademics, they can also do
independent study where theypursue a topic of interest and
again, seek mentorship from ateacher or professor.
So they can reach out to a pastteacher or professor and see if
they can guide them intoindependently studying a
particular topic of interest.
(10:24):
Summer is also an ideal time toprepare for future academic and
career milestones, such aspreparation for, test prep.
Whether it's SAT, ACT, GRE, orother standardized tests, take
this opportunity to preparebecause right now, they are not
in school, or if they're takingsummer classes, they will have a
(10:47):
little bit more time than theytypically do during the school
year, and it allows them toprepare.
the opportunity to use extratime that they have available to
prepare for these exams.
If your adolescent is anincoming high school senior,
this is the time to be preparingfor their SAT and ACT score.
And as a matter of fact, even ifyour adolescent is entering
(11:10):
their junior year in highschool, this is a critical time
as well because Their test gradein their SAT or ACT can make an
impact on scholarshipopportunities and merit
scholarships specifically.
So this is the time to bestudying and preparing for pre
SAT.
They are a transfer student.
(11:32):
high school senior, this is thetime to start working on college
applications.
It's not too early.
This is a perfect time wherethey can start working on their
essay, gathering applicationmaterials, and getting
themselves organized becauseonce the year starts, it's going
to be so busy.
Senior year is going to go by soquickly.
(11:52):
So the more they are prepared inadvance, the better experience
they will have and the more timethey will have to actually enjoy
their senior year.
And last but not least, they canalso prepare for their future
career by exploring potentialcareer paths and required
qualifications.
So if your child is in highschool or they're in college,
(12:15):
they need to know what therequired qualifications are
currently in the workforce sothey can start preparing for
that as well.
And speaking about.
workforce.
One thing that is overlooked isthat when they graduate from
college, they will startapplying at jobs And companies
will start asking for three tofive years of experience.
(12:36):
And your child is going to say,I went to college and I was
studying.
And they're going to say,where's your three years of
experience?
Well, guess what?
You have three summers duringyour college years.
Those three summers areessential to gain the experience
that you need, because guesswhat?
Those three summers willactually count as three years of
(12:58):
experience.
So take advantage of the summerto start preparing for that
experience that they're going tobe asking from you when you
graduate from college and startlooking for that job.
Last but not least, definitelynot least, is health and
wellness.
I want to emphasize theimportance of maintaining
(13:19):
physical and mental well being.
They can attend fitnessprograms, such as joining a gym,
taking a fitness class, orparticipate in sports.
And I will have to say this, myfriend, us as parents, we have
to lead by example.
So maybe this is a greatopportunity for you to connect
with your adolescent and startdoing more.
(13:39):
Things together that requirefitness and movement and being
out and about.
Mental health is very important.
They can practice mindfulness,taking deep breaths, seeking
counseling.
I'm a huge advocate ofcounselors and therapists.
They are there to help supportyou in every way, especially in
their mental health.
(14:01):
And last but not least, it'stime to Healthy habits,
encouraging, balancing,nutrition, and adequate rest.
I cannot emphasize that enough.
Going to sleep at a good time,even on their summer break, is
important because it helps theirbody decompress and re energize
for the next day.
(14:21):
And it also builds a good habitso when they go back to school,
it's not going from completelyno schedule to a strict
schedule, and then they're allgood.
Trying to master it all on thosefirst weeks of school.
so hopefully these tips haveencouraged you and motivated you
to start the conversation withyour adolescent today and
(14:41):
figuring out what they want toexplore this summer.
By exploring these options, youradolescent can make the most of
their summer gaining experiencesthat will benefit them
academically, personally andprofessionally.
your adolescent can have asummer filled with growth,
learning and meaningfulexperiences.
(15:02):
These activities not only buildcharacter and skills, but also
prepare them for futurechallenges and ultimately their
future career.
I want to share with mycommunity that this summer, I
will be having an online coursefor high school seniors to help
develop some of those skillsmentioned here through an online
course.
With live group coachingsessions with me, your host, and
(15:26):
your coach, Sonia Cacique.
In this program, we will worktogether and help your
adolescent develop theircharacter, identify their skills
and values that can help themidentify career options, aligned
with their needs.
After this course, they will beable to effectively write their
college essay because collegeswant to know why your adolescent
(15:49):
would be of value to theircampus.
And guess what?
They won't know if they have notdone the self reflections needed
to clearly state who they areand what they have to offer.
Plus, in this program, we alsohave a Career Connections module
where I teach them how tosuccessfully create their
LinkedIn profile and how tostart connecting with industry
(16:12):
leaders and exploring careeroptions.
By the end of the program, theywill be able to create their own
roadmap.
So if you are interested ingetting more information, send
me an email to info atcollegecareerready.
org.
Again, that's info atcollegecareerready.
org or go to our show notes forthe direct link.
(16:34):
Thank you so much friend forjoining us today.
I hope this was encouraging andmotivating for you to start the
conversation today with youradolescent.
Let me tell you, as much as wetalk about GPA and grades, the
current workforce that The bigcompanies, what they're looking
for is students with character.
Graduates from college who knowwho they are, what they have to
(16:59):
offer, and also can identify theskills that they've learned and
developed over the years.
If you are interested inlearning more about portfolios,
this is why summer is essentialin their personal and career
development.
And once your adolescentfinishes their summer
experience, make sure that youremind them to ask for a letter
(17:23):
of recommendation.
If you want to learn more aboutthe effectiveness and the
importance of letters ofrecommendation, you can check
out episode number 78.
of your college and career readypodcast, where I will explore
with you the importance ofletters of recommendation that
guess what?
Can go into your studentsportfolio.
(17:44):
Remember, we talk about studentsportfolio in episode 79.
So just listen to them back toback episode number 78 and 79 to
better prepare your adolescentfor their future career plans.
All right, my sweet friend, Ihope you have an amazing day.
Thank you for being here withus.
And until next week, stay well,be present and enjoy the
(18:04):
journey.
Thank you for listening in.
If you enjoyed this episode, itwould mean so much to me.
If you share it with a friend, acolleague, or your own
community, if you share it onsocial media and tag me, I'll
make sure to personally thankyou.
My two favorite places to hangout are Instagram and LinkedIn.
Check out our show notes for adirect link.
(18:25):
I'm so thankful for each andevery one of you.
And as always stay well, bepresent and enjoy the journey.
I'll talk to you next week.
Adios.
Well, hello.
Thank you for tuning in.
I am going to give you a headsup on today's episode.
I will be talking to you abouthow to help your adolescent
maximize their summer break.
And how can they maximize theirsummer break?
(00:58):
Well, by building theircharacter and developing
essential skills.
So you might want to listen tothis episode with your
adolescent or some Send them theepisode and tell them that you
too can talk about it after theylisten to it.
No matter where you arelistening to us from, this
(01:19):
episode is going to be verybeneficial.
It will help your adolescent intheir academic journey, whether
it's in high school or college.
Summer is a great opportunity togrow personally, academically,
and or professionally.
And I've got you and youradolescent covered.
(01:40):
So as the summer breakapproaches, I know that you're
eager to ensure that youradolescent has a productive and
enriching experience.
However, what is most important,or what you can do right now, is
to sit down and have aconversation with your
adolescent to decide what to do.
They need more support onwhether it's in building their
(02:03):
character, career exploration,building their skills for future
career plans, or furtherpreparing themselves
academically.
It's a great time to sit downand have a conversation and
really get on the same pagebecause at the end of the day,
my friend, their educationjourney should prepare them and
(02:24):
lead them to their future careerendeavors.
Now, as you have probably heardme say many times during the
high school years, it should bea time of career exploration,
not defining.
As they get closer to senioryear, or if they're already a
senior or entering college, itwould be obviously to their best
(02:44):
interest to have a career ordegree plan a little more
defined, and that might evenswitch as they start their
college years.
The summer time, whether theyare in high school or in
college, is a great opportunityfor them to further explore
their career interests andoptions.
(03:04):
I love being the connectingpiece between the education
world and the current workforce.
Regardless of what career orprofession your adolescent is
interested in, each of theseoptions will help build their
character and skills.
There have been so much talkabout what AI is doing, whether
(03:26):
it's good or bad.
You know what?
We're not even going to go intothat debate here.
The most important thing that Iwant you and your adolescent to
know is that AI will neverreplace one's character and soft
skills that we develop andacquire in real life.
In our experiential learning,what is experiential learning?
(03:47):
Well, those experiences out inthe workforce, out in the
community, out of the classroomthat builds their skills and
character.
I'm a huge advocate of gettingour students connected in the
real world as early as possible.
And what better time than thesummer?
Today, I will be sharing withyou valuable options that you
(04:09):
and your adolescent can exploretogether that will help them
build their character and softskills.
So I'm going to start off withthe first one that most of you
know.
still can overlook internshipsand job opportunities.
Now, if your child is offeredthe opportunity of an
(04:31):
internship, whether it's unpaidor paid, it's still an
opportunity that they candevelop skills.
So never overlook internshipopportunities.
opportunities, shadowingopportunities, or those
opportunities where they're,they just get to see behind the
scenes for a day of what'shappening in the workforce.
Internships and summer jobsprovide practical experience and
(04:52):
exposure to potential careerpaths.
Many companies and organizationsoffer positions specifically for
high school and collegestudents.
So start looking for those inyour community.
What better way to explorecareers when the bar is set low
enough for your adolescent togive it a test run.
(05:13):
Please don't wait until theyhave completed college to start
exploring options.
Encourage your adolescent tostart today.
I have seen it way too manytimes where an adolescent will
finish their college and theirdegree plan, and then they
realize this career plan is nota good fit.
They have the summer time toexplore these options.
(05:37):
And again, even if they cannotfind a paid internship or a paid
job opportunity, there areplenty of people out in the
community that will help yourchild explore the career by
taking them for the day.
Or getting on a phone call orvirtual meeting to discuss and
explore what their job is likeday to day.
(06:00):
Research opportunities.
Look for internships in fieldsthat your child is interested
in.
Prepare resumes and coverletters.
Tailor these documents tohighlight relevant skills and
experiences.
If they hadn't worked This is atime to do so.
Use platforms like LinkedIn toconnect with professionals and
(06:22):
explore openings.
This is especially useful forour college students.
If they haven't created theirLinkedIn account yet, they need
to do so today.
The next topic I'm going tocover is summer classes and
workshops.
Many educational institutionsoffer summer courses and
workshops that can help studentsget ahead academically or
(06:44):
explore new subjects.
These options can be such asonline classes, which are a lot
more flexible and convenient forus parents and the child,
allowing students to learn fromanywhere.
Community college courses thatare affordable and often
transferable to their maininstitution.
There's opportunities for highschool students and college
(07:06):
students to take some courses,whether it's virtually or in
person.
And then, of course, specializedworkshops that focus on specific
skills such as coding, writing,or public speaking.
But remember, start theconversation first with your
adolescent and find out what isit that they would like to
further work on this summer.
(07:29):
Volunteering is another greatopportunity.
It's a meaningful way tocontribute to the community
while developing leadership andteamwork skills.
Volunteering develops empathy,leadership skills, and a sense
of community, a sense ofbelonging.
Some ideas that I can share withyou are joining local non
(07:50):
profits.
Organizations always need extrahands and students can make a
real difference.
So start looking for local nonprofits in your area.
They can engage in environmentalprojects and participate in
activities like tree planning,beach cleanups, or community
gardens.
Remember these skills that theyacquire during these experiences
(08:13):
are perfect to go on theirresume and to be showcased in
their portfolio.
If you have not listened to mylast episode on portfolios.
On episode number 79, Ispecifically spoke about how you
can stand out with a portfolio,and this is great for college
admissions, internships, and jobinterviews.
(08:35):
It's a great guide for students.
Again, it's episode number 79and I'll make sure to have a
link in our show notes.
Consider virtual volunteering aswell.
If in person opportunities arelimited, many organizations
offer remote ways to contribute.
Skill development and leadershipprograms encourage your
adolescent to acquire new skillsor enhance existing ones.
(08:58):
Many programs are available,such as youth leadership camps.
These often focus on outdooractivities, leadership
challenges, and team buildingexercises.
local schools, communitycenters, and nonprofits
frequently host leadershipworkshops.
Language courses is also a greatway to learn a new language and
(09:19):
guess what?
Learning a new language can beadvantageous for future careers.
For those interested in academicpursuits, summer can be a time
to dive into research projects.
Opportunities include universityprograms, where many colleges
offer summer research programsfor high school and
(09:41):
undergraduate students.
There's also independentprojects.
Encourage your adolescents topropose and conduct their own
research under the guidance of amentor.
If they're into researching,statistics, I highly recommend
this as an option.
That is a great opportunity forthem to further enhance their
skills and to add it to theirportfolio.
(10:03):
For students interested inacademics, they can also do
independent study where theypursue a topic of interest and
again, seek mentorship from ateacher or professor.
So they can reach out to a pastteacher or professor and see if
they can guide them intoindependently studying a
particular topic of interest.
(10:24):
Summer is also an ideal time toprepare for future academic and
career milestones, such aspreparation for, test prep.
Whether it's SAT, ACT, GRE, orother standardized tests, take
this opportunity to preparebecause right now, they are not
in school, or if they're takingsummer classes, they will have a
(10:47):
little bit more time than theytypically do during the school
year, and it allows them toprepare.
the opportunity to use extratime that they have available to
prepare for these exams.
If your adolescent is anincoming high school senior,
this is the time to be preparingfor their SAT and ACT score.
And as a matter of fact, even ifyour adolescent is entering
(11:10):
their junior year in highschool, this is a critical time
as well because Their test gradein their SAT or ACT can make an
impact on scholarshipopportunities and merit
scholarships specifically.
So this is the time to bestudying and preparing for pre
SAT.
They are a transfer student.
(11:32):
high school senior, this is thetime to start working on college
applications.
It's not too early.
This is a perfect time wherethey can start working on their
essay, gathering applicationmaterials, and getting
themselves organized becauseonce the year starts, it's going
to be so busy.
Senior year is going to go by soquickly.
(11:52):
So the more they are prepared inadvance, the better experience
they will have and the more timethey will have to actually enjoy
their senior year.
And last but not least, they canalso prepare for their future
career by exploring potentialcareer paths and required
qualifications.
So if your child is in highschool or they're in college,
(12:15):
they need to know what therequired qualifications are
currently in the workforce sothey can start preparing for
that as well.
And speaking about.
workforce.
One thing that is overlooked isthat when they graduate from
college, they will startapplying at jobs And companies
will start asking for three tofive years of experience.
(12:36):
And your child is going to say,I went to college and I was
studying.
And they're going to say,where's your three years of
experience?
Well, guess what?
You have three summers duringyour college years.
Those three summers areessential to gain the experience
that you need, because guesswhat?
Those three summers willactually count as three years of
(12:58):
experience.
So take advantage of the summerto start preparing for that
experience that they're going tobe asking from you when you
graduate from college and startlooking for that job.
Last but not least, definitelynot least, is health and
wellness.
I want to emphasize theimportance of maintaining
(13:19):
physical and mental well being.
They can attend fitnessprograms, such as joining a gym,
taking a fitness class, orparticipate in sports.
And I will have to say this, myfriend, us as parents, we have
to lead by example.
So maybe this is a greatopportunity for you to connect
with your adolescent and startdoing more.
(13:39):
Things together that requirefitness and movement and being
out and about.
Mental health is very important.
They can practice mindfulness,taking deep breaths, seeking
counseling.
I'm a huge advocate ofcounselors and therapists.
They are there to help supportyou in every way, especially in
their mental health.
(14:01):
And last but not least, it'stime to Healthy habits,
encouraging, balancing,nutrition, and adequate rest.
I cannot emphasize that enough.
Going to sleep at a good time,even on their summer break, is
important because it helps theirbody decompress and re energize
for the next day.
(14:21):
And it also builds a good habitso when they go back to school,
it's not going from completelyno schedule to a strict
schedule, and then they're allgood.
Trying to master it all on thosefirst weeks of school.
so hopefully these tips haveencouraged you and motivated you
to start the conversation withyour adolescent today and
(14:41):
figuring out what they want toexplore this summer.
By exploring these options, youradolescent can make the most of
their summer gaining experiencesthat will benefit them
academically, personally andprofessionally.
your adolescent can have asummer filled with growth,
learning and meaningfulexperiences.
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These activities not only buildcharacter and skills, but also
prepare them for futurechallenges and ultimately their
future career.
I want to share with mycommunity that this summer, I
will be having an online coursefor high school seniors to help
develop some of those skillsmentioned here through an online
course.
With live group coachingsessions with me, your host, and
(15:26):
your coach, Sonia Cacique.
In this program, we will worktogether and help your
adolescent develop theircharacter, identify their skills
and values that can help themidentify career options, aligned
with their needs.
After this course, they will beable to effectively write their
college essay because collegeswant to know why your adolescent
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would be of value to theircampus.
And guess what?
They won't know if they have notdone the self reflections needed
to clearly state who they areand what they have to offer.
Plus, in this program, we alsohave a Career Connections module
where I teach them how tosuccessfully create their
LinkedIn profile and how tostart connecting with industry
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leaders and exploring careeroptions.
By the end of the program, theywill be able to create their own
roadmap.
So if you are interested ingetting more information, send
me an email to info atcollegecareerready.
org.
Again, that's info atcollegecareerready.
org or go to our show notes forthe direct link.
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Thank you so much friend forjoining us today.
I hope this was encouraging andmotivating for you to start the
conversation today with youradolescent.
Let me tell you, as much as wetalk about GPA and grades, the
current workforce that The bigcompanies, what they're looking
for is students with character.
Graduates from college who knowwho they are, what they have to
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offer, and also can identify theskills that they've learned and
developed over the years.
If you are interested inlearning more about portfolios,
this is why summer is essentialin their personal and career
development.
And once your adolescentfinishes their summer
experience, make sure that youremind them to ask for a letter
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of recommendation.
If you want to learn more aboutthe effectiveness and the
importance of letters ofrecommendation, you can check
out episode number 78.
of your college and career readypodcast, where I will explore
with you the importance ofletters of recommendation that
guess what?
Can go into your studentsportfolio.
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Remember, we talk about studentsportfolio in episode 79.
So just listen to them back toback episode number 78 and 79 to
better prepare your adolescentfor their future career plans.
All right, my sweet friend, Ihope you have an amazing day.
Thank you for being here withus.
And until next week, stay well,be present and enjoy the
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journey.
Thank you for listening in.
If you enjoyed this episode, itwould mean so much to me.
If you share it with a friend, acolleague, or your own
community, if you share it onsocial media and tag me, I'll
make sure to personally thankyou.
My two favorite places to hangout are Instagram and LinkedIn.
Check out our show notes for adirect link.
(18:25):
I'm so thankful for each andevery one of you.
And as always stay well, bepresent and enjoy the journey.
I'll talk to you next week.
Adios.
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