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Helping young people dream big and find purposeful direction is incredibly rewarding—especially when you see them thrive, like Ryan.
Ryan was one of my first students during the pandemic, and we worked through the IDEAS Framework to help him chart a meaningful path. He was in college and...
Finding purpose, fulfillment and happiness in our day job is absolutely possible. It’s why we use the IDEAS Framework. And although professional alignment is important in that journey, finding our connection to our community and living a life of service is just as...
The adaptability phase of the career journey can be a challenging but essential part of the process. It comes after you’ve explored various experiences—whether through job shadows, internships, or informational interviews. By this point, you’ve dipped your toes into different...
Exploring Career Paths: Three Tactics for Career Connected Learning
Now that you know the industry you’re excited about and you’ve done the work to identify the companies and people in those industries, it’s time to work the plan you designed. It’s time to have those...
The next phase of the IDEAS Framework is designing a plan of the job types, companies and people you need to talk to get more information about this career path you’re uncovering.
In Introspection, you identified your core skills and your personality traits. You did some research on how...
I always tell young people this work is not a path to singular discovery. We’re not trying to find the one job they’re supposed to do. Ultimately, we’re trying to get them to learn a process and a mindset.
The process is the IDEAS Framework. ...
Dreaming big about your career can be a powerful way to uncover your true passions and align them with real-world opportunities. By asking yourself the right questions, you can start to map out the industries and job types that excite you. Below are ten thought-provoking questions designed...
The path to finding a job that brings you fulfillment is to know your own core skills. We’ve been talking about the importance of this in our past few blog posts. Here's why taking the time to understand your core skills is essential.
Why Self-Assessment Matters
- Clarity and...
In a world where the average person will spend approximately one-third of their life at work, finding professional alignment isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity for long-term happiness and fulfillment. At Slingshot, we believe that true career satisfaction comes when you are utilizing your...
I believe we don’t take the time to truly know ourselves. Reason being, there are so many distractions in the world (including this text, email, TikTok device in my pocket that commands my attention). Maybe the rest of the world just seems more interesting. Truth is,...
I’ve seen it time and time again; the moment a young person realizes they were dreaming small and what once felt impossible starts to feel in reach. It’s a glimmer of hope and excitement about possibilities.
It’s that vision of it all coming together. ...
Finding vocational alignment can be a journey of self-discovery. It's about understanding their unique skills, passions, and values, and how they align with the world of work. Here are ten questions designed to help your young person uncover their potential and guide them toward a career that...
