To the Graduating Class of 2025: Real Talk Career Advice for High School and College Grads

What's strong advice for graduates in 2025?

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Worried about careers in the age of AI?

What advice would you give graduates about to embark on modern careers?

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses career paths for high school graduates, emphasizing the importance of being strategic in education and exploring various options. 

School teaches you something different from modern jobs.

Traditional careers are evolving in front of our eyes.

Stability is not guaranteed... so what do YOU do??!?!?!

She outlines 3 main paths: traditional college education, trade skills, and digital businesses. Joan stresses the significance of a growth mindset, financial literacy, and self-care in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.

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Sound Bites

• "You can make money and own your time."
• "Curiosity is key in a fast-changing world."
• "You can make more money, I promise you."

Takeaways

• 📚 Education: Consider being a B + student to explore opportunities. 
• 🔧 Trades: Trade skills can lead to lucrative and stable careers. 
• 💻 Business: Digital businesses offer scalability and flexibility. 
• 🌱 Wellness: Self-care is essential for long-term success. 
• 🧠 Mindset: Curiosity and a growth mindset are crucial in today's world. 
• 💰 Finance: Understanding financial aspects is key to stability. (Section 2 of the Your AI Roadmap book!)
• 📈 Growth: Feedback helps in personal and professional growth. 
• 🤖 Technology: The job market is changing rapidly due to AI. 
• 🎯 Career: Explore various career paths beyond traditional education. 
• 🚀 Future: The future holds new opportunities for graduates.

Learn More

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Who is Joan?

Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.

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