Help your Children With Their Biggest Life Transitions
The Work Revolution Demands Parents' Attention
Given the radical change in the world economy, parents are now considering career implications more strongly when deciding how to invest their hard-earned money in their children’s education.
Career counseling is now becoming a needed investment before, during, and after college.
We note that “fit” is and always will be an important consideration for college choice. But, practical reality demands that figuring out your child’s potential college major/career path becomes a bigger part of college selection.
...to College or alternatives to College
Even prior to the great restructuring of our economy, I would urge parents of those who had children who seemed either ill-suited or ill-prepared for college to consider alternatives to college.
The challenge - which I fully understand - is that the overwhelming majority of those who meet with educational consultants are from families of college-educated parents and often grandparents. Their children are suburban cultured and rarely have been exposed to the trades or the military. Both are excellent practical options for those not heading to college. Neither seems attractive for most suburban teens. When I mention "plumbing", which is probably one of the best trades to consider, most shut the conversation down quickly.
Simply put, despite the recent hype about college alternatives, the world is not particularly kind to 18 year olds. Media frezied articles about the latest tech whiz who dropped out of college when realizing he could learn how to create an app on his own are focused on outliers. The Mark Zuckerberbergs of the world are rare. And... he went to Harvard before dropping out.
Regardless, the type of student who has immersed himself in learning technology almost always wants to attend college.
This means that college is on the horizon for most. College counseling has been part of my work for the last twenty years.
While I know there are many other good college counselors, I have not found many who are also well versed in the world of college to career. That may be where I could help you.
...to Career
Navigating the vast landscape of career opportunities can be daunting for young adults, and equally challenging for the parents who support them. My last book on the subject directly addresses the intricate dance between parental guidance and a young adult's quest for independence.
Our process:
(1) Career profiling testsThe level of self-awareness for most teens is limited, at least in relation to career counseling.
(2) Interactive career counseling sessionOur expertise stems from taking the data from our career tests plus interviewing our clients to craft a customized vision and strategy
(3) Distinct outcomes
- Discover which colleges and programs will suit your child’s intended career path.
- Understand the “investment decision” related to college and career income in terms or ROI (return on investment
- Determine what “next steps” for career exploration make sense
Happy to help your children on their journey.