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Rewriting the Rules: How New Grads Can Thrive in a Frozen White-Collar Job Market
The white-collar job market is experiencing a deep freeze, and new college graduates are feeling the chill more than most. But here's a...
Carl McLendon
Jul 27, 20244 min read
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Crafting a Flexible Career Plan for Gen Z: Navigating the Ever-Changing Future of Work
In an era where 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't been invented yet (Dell Technologies report, 2017), crafting a career...
Carl McLendon
Jul 17, 20245 min read
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The Basics of Bitcoin: A Beginner's Guide for Gen Z
👀 The Problem: Trapped in a Financial Time Warp Imagine this: You're deep in a TikTok scroll, fire memes flying from your fingertips,...
Carl McLendon
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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Upskilling with AI: Your Rocket Fuel in the Job Market Race
In today's job market, simply keeping up is like bringing a bicycle to a Formula 1 race. To truly compete, you need rocket fuel – and...
Carl McLendon
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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Creating a Career Plan That Incorporates Durable Skills: A Guide for Gen Z
As a Gen Z early career seeker, you're stepping into a constantly evolving world, with new technologies and shifting job roles reshaping...
Carl McLendon
Jul 14, 20246 min read
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Upskilling with AI: A Gen Z Guide to Thriving in the Age of Human-AI Collaboration
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workplace at an unprecedented pace, early career Gen Z professionals face a...
Carl McLendon
Jul 13, 20244 min read
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The Art of Seeing Others: A Gen Z Guide to Mastering Human Connection in the Digital Age
Imagine this: You're crushing it at your new tech internship, your code is flawless, and your productivity apps are on point. But when it...
Carl McLendon
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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The Career Swiss Army Knife: Why Gen Z Needs an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Thrive
Hey there, future world changers! If you're a Gen Z professional just starting your career journey, you're stepping into a work world...
Carl McLendon
Jul 10, 20245 min read
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Durable Skills: The Hidden Superpower Gen Z Needs to Thrive in the AI Era
Introduction: In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries faster than we can blink, Gen Z faces a unique challenge:...
Carl McLendon
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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How a Daily Journal Can Accelerate Your Career
The Power of Reflection: I just discovered a new tool I wanted to share as a possible tool you can use for your daily journal that I...
Carl McLendon
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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SMBs: Don't Get Left Behind - Leveraging AI for a Competitive Edge
Don't Versus Do: Leveraging AI in SMBs for Improved Operations Don't: Ignore the AI Skills Gap Don't wait for the perfect AI-skilled...
Carl McLendon
May 6, 20242 min read
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Navigating Talent Acquisition and Retention: Essential Strategies for Small Businesses
In today's competitive job market, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face significant challenges in attracting and retaining top...
Carl McLendon
May 2, 20242 min read
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What Do Business-Owning Boomers Need to Know About Gen Z Employees?
As a Boomer business owner, you've built your company and seen it all from the ground up. But with the rise of Gen Z employees, you may...
Carl McLendon
May 2, 20242 min read
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Empowering Gen Z for the Future of Work: Adapting Career-Connected Learning in the Age of AI
The rise of AI is transforming the workforce, and entry-level jobs are at risk of displacement. The New York Times reported that...
Carl McLendon
May 2, 20242 min read
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Empowering Our Kids for an AI-Driven Future: A Call to Action for Parents
Hey there, folks! Today, I'm unwrapping a subject that's both a personal passion and a professional pursuit—navigating the seismic shift...
Carl McLendon
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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The Power of Parental Engagement in Career Exploration and Work-Based Learning
As parents, we have a crucial role in guiding our children towards a successful future. This involves helping them explore different...
Carl McLendon
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Preparing Your Child for the Future Job Market: The Starbucks-ASU Partnership Model
In today's rapidly evolving job market, it's vital that future workers possess innovative, adaptable, and sustainable skills. As a parent...
Carl McLendon
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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A Fabel: "From Pecan Trees to Drones: Ethan's Journey to the Future of Farming"
A story to help explain how we work with students: Ethan, an eighth-grader from a small farm town in rural Texas, had an unusual...
Carl McLendon
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Empowering the Future: A Three-Step Guide for Parents to Help Children With Career Goals
Hello, parents! As we watch our children grow and navigate through the pivotal years of 8th and 9th grade, we realize they're standing at...
Carl McLendon
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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Harnessing the Power of the Stanford Meaningful Work Kit: A Guide for Parents of 8th and 9th Grader
Tools like the Stanford Meaningful Work Kit can be incredibly beneficial in our journey to help our children identify their career goals....
Carl McLendon
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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