The course aims to empower teens with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to embark on their career journeys successfully.

- Self-Discovery: Help teens explore their interests, values, and strengths to gain clarity on potential career paths.
- Job Search Skills: Equip teens with effective strategies for researching job opportunities, utilizing online platforms, and networking within industries of interest.
- Resume Development: Enable teens to create professional and impactful resumes that highlight their skills, experiences, and achievements.
- Elevator Pitch Creation: Guide teens in crafting concise and compelling elevator pitches to effectively introduce themselves and showcase their strengths to potential employers or networking contacts.
-Interview Preparation: Provide teens with the knowledge and confidence to navigate different types of interviews, respond to common interview questions, and present themselves authentically.
-Mock Interview Experience: Offer opportunities for teens to practice interview skills through realistic mock interview scenarios, receiving feedback to enhance their performance and confidence.
- Career Exploration: Encourage teens to explore various career options, industries, and pathways, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future aspirations.
- Communication and Collaboration: Foster communication skills, teamwork, and peer collaboration through interactive activities, group discussions, and workshops.

I have taught with Outschool since 2021 with my life skills courses being my most popular ones and I also operate my own coaching business which offers end-to-end consulting services for students and their families as they approach the private school and college application processes. 

My earlier career included technical, business, and leadership roles in global Fortune 100 companies and market-leading non-profit organizations. For those employers, I led various functions including corporate communications and project management, and I most recently worked as a Director of Human Resources where I advised executives, established strategic planning organizations, and led corporate internship programs that hired and trained college students. I am well connected with many private schools, universities, and market-leading companies, so I know what private high schools, universities, and employers look for in top candidates.

My formal educational background includes a Doctor of Education degree with concentrations in Organizational Leadership and Organizational Development. My research on how business leaders led teams using AI was published in 2023. I also earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance and a BA degree in English Language and Literature.

In summary, I have had an interesting and fulfilling career and I love to share my expertise with students who want to learn practical ways to improve themselves as they grow up. I especially enjoy partnering with parents who want to offer the very best educations for their children. Please ask me any questions and I will be more than happy to reply.

Homework Offered
Each student will compile a portfolio showcasing their resume, elevator pitch, and interview skills developed throughout the course. They will also reflect on their personal interests and career exploration journey and document them in writing so that they can use them in real world applications.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will take two self-assessments designed to help them to reflect on their growth and development in career readiness skills throughout the course.
Grades Offered

All of the content is developed by the instructor based on his years of experience.