Empowering Teens for Career Success with Dr. Lorna Bryant

SPONSORED BY: Pearson’s Connections Academy

Did you know that by 2030, 85% of jobs that will exist haven’t even been invented yet? How do you prepare your teens for a future filled with unknowns?

In this episode, Dr. Lorna Bryant, head of career education at Pearson’s Connections Academy, shares insights on preparing teens for success in a future filled with unknowns. The conversation covers various topics, including the pressure to succeed, redefining success, balancing future preparation and present needs, developing skills and seeking opportunities, changing views on careers and work-life, work ethic and priorities of younger generations, defining success and prioritizing well-being, recognizing the value of diverse interests, navigating career changes and quitting, and encouraging exploration and finding passion.

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