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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Picks and pieces: Leadership program for young people that mirrors adult leadership programs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Leadership https://leaderstolegends.ua.edu/I saw coverage of a program to help young people jump start their involvement in communities and workplaces.These kinds...
Gear and gadgets: Go bags aren’t just for survivalists
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Gear&Gadgets #CommissionEarned @outdoor_lifeI came across an article describing how to stock a go bag. I used to think that was something for survivalists, but, after living in...
Notes and quotes: Gen Z, trade schools, and college
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Careers #Trades We've been told college is the only way to a successful career. There appears, however, to be a trend toward trade schools. One article tells us Gen Z is favoring...
Notes and quotes: Considerations about workplace friendships
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Career #Workplace Main point: "We’re used to relying on work as a crucial part of our social lives, but since the physical workplace has lost its luster, it may be...
Notes and quotes: Stargate for young people – no longer a movie title
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #SciTechAI #Calling #YoungAdults AI seems to be everywhere, and suppliers can't keep up with the demand. I saw an article about a Microsoft and OpenAI project called Stargate...
Notes and quotes: Science and technology hubs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: I came across a survey of top science and technology hubs around the world. Main point: A map in the article identifies "the world’s top 50 science and technology hubs." More about...
You’re only limited by your mind
This thread is worth following through. East African families spend their life-savings:Just to afford the flight to India for medical treatment.180,000 families devastated each year:Until a former homeless man found an insane solution that is changing Africa forever:...
Job growth 2012-2022: Did this pan out?
Here's an old prediction about job growth. Did the predictions pan out, or has AI upended the apple cart? Check out the 3 highest pay growth jobs at the bottom of the chart. pic.twitter.com/m2Edspnbto— Jobs For The Future (@JobsForTheFutur) March 9, 2015 I did...