(Re)Defining the Goal: The True Path to Career Readiness in the 21st Century
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01I4K5OTE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 586 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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The author provides a fresh perspective, replicable strategies, and outlines six proven steps to help students secure a competitive advantage in the new economy. With rising education costs, mounting student debt, fierce competition for jobs, and the oversaturation of some academic majors in the workforce, we need to once again guide students towards personality-aligned careers and not just into college. New and emerging occupations in every industry now require a combination of academic knowledge and technical ability. How is it possible that both university graduates and unfilled job openings are both at record-breaking highs? Our world has changed. Extensively researched, (Re)Defining the Goal deconstructs the prevalent “one-size-fits-all” education agenda. Gain a new paradigm and the right resources to help students avoid the pitfalls of unemployment, or underemployment, after graduation.
Fleming travels to provide keynote speeches, strategic planning sessions, and customized animated videos to the international educational community. . Dr. Kevin Fleming is a scholar, edupreneur, disciple of Christ, & philomath. from Claremont Graduate University, and an industry credential in geographical information systems (GIS). He’s an author, facilitator, father, and occasionally a rabble-rouser. Previously, he analyzed industry trends and workforce needs while providing customized geospatial labor market research for the largest public system of high education in the world, the California Community Colleges. He also serves as the Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation’s National Center for Supply Chain Automation, and as the Chief Executive Officer of Telos Educational Services (TelosES). Fleming has experience in student affairs, fundraising/foundations, economic development, academic affairs, professional training, and as college faculty at b
Lisa Rodriguez said Timely, convincing, and well researched. Dr.. Timely, convincing, and well researched. Dr. Fleming exceeds expectations with a healthy does of passion for helping professionals and families assist students with pathways to the smartest choice to achieve self-sufficiency and pride in being able to support themselves free of crippling educational debt! Read this book.Lisa Rodriguez, Ph.D.. Amazon Customer said This book is an essential read for all students,. This book is an essential read for all students, parents, educators, and community members. Dr. Flemings impacting research, dynamic leadership, and plan to redefine the true pathway to Career Readiness will inspire and guide everyone to transforming education plans, and preparing students with skills for the evolving workforce. Packed with many resources for career self assessment and exploration, and step by step planning; this book should become the new gospel for Career Technical Education, Work-Based Learning, school boards, and policy maker. Must read for the sake of our kids!!! This book redefines conventional thought to educating our youth. Dr. Fleming using data from credible sources to support a different approach to educate our youth and re-entry adults. This should be required reading for every parent and educator before middle school.
He is a small business owner, a proud eagle scout, has completed five marathons, and won a spelling bee in the third grade. He also serves as the Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation’s National Center for Supply Chain Automation, and as the Chief Executive Officer of Telos Educational Services (TelosES). He’s an author, facilitator, father, and occasionally a rabble-rouser. A true life-long lea