Cathie Clarkson, Author at Student Career Path Planning Program

What If…

The whole college and career planning process is not easy for kids. Making sense of your student’s next steps (College? Vocational school? Workforce? Something else?) can be confusing and stressful. But WHAT IF the process didn’t have to be so difficult?   What if… We could redefine “college readiness” – to develop an awareness of […]

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Let’s Get to Work: Generations & Career Choice

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today’s workforce is now comprised of different generations simultaneously working together. It’s important to understand a little about each generation and how they approach careers. The Traditionalist Generation This group includes individuals born between 1925 and 1945. They grew up with the impact of the depression, the influence of the military draft, World War II, […]

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Gratitude…The Act of Being Grateful. It’s Something We All Should Practice. ALWAYS.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision of tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie Studies show that GRATITUDE… Opens the door to stronger relationships When you show appreciation to the people in your life, you strengthen your bond with them. Gratitude opens lines of communication, uplifts those around you, and […]

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Aligning Dreams with Expectations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So, what do you expect from your kid? What do you really expect the future will look like? Do you expect them to live with you until they are 30? Do you expect they will be a doctor or go to a particular college? Do you expect they will pay for college or get a […]

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