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A new Wall Street Journal article, “A New Lost Generation: Why Gen Z Is Unprepared for the Workplace” ties right into my earlier post raising concerns about growing social isolation among teens and young adults. In the article journalist Tessa West focuses on one key part of the challenge facing young people in the workplace. …
*Excerpt from BBC reporting by Features Correspondent Sophie Hardach The U.S Surgeon General has issued an advisory on an epidemic trend of parental burnout. In fact 68% of U.S. parents have experienced some level of burnout, with 40% having experienced serious burnout. Where might we look for a solution and what might it look like? …
Germany’s Clinics For Burnt-Out Parents Many Steps Ahead Most Of The World Read More »
For teens, young adults and ANYONE seeking to redefine your career path– A possible option to 4-year college, and alternative path to financial security and living their best life? 40 – 45% of skilled trade workers (plumbers, electricians, machinists, welders) are over 45 years old compared with on 30% in that age range in …
United States Skilled Worker Shortage Provides Opportunities Read More »
When she was 8 years old Persy Arcement, from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, says bored and isolated. She decided to occupy herself by creating a board game around one of her favorite things…. ice cream. The theme of the game is decorating ice cream cones with topping using dice with a combination of luck and …
Wealthy countries, excluding the United States, contribute on average $14,000 per year for toddler care. In the U.S. this drops to a startlingly low of $500. In Denmark a 2- year old attends childcare during the day giving parents peace of mind, freeing them up for endeavors such as work or education. And the toddlers …
On-site Employer Day Care? The United States Is Playing Catch-Up Read More »
What if I told you that there are findings indicating play is a basic human need? Researchers are making the case that play is vital to our lives – even as adults. According to HelpGuide.org, we don’t need to make adult life all about work. Let me be clear. No, a group of friends out …
All Work And No Play Is Bad for Adult Well-being Read More »
In 2003 on average Americans spent 3 hours a month at in person live real-world partying. This compares to an average of only 90 minutes time per month today spent in live real-world social contact. Meaning in past 20 years we shrank our real-world social lives down to ½ what they used to be. According …
Preteens, Teens And Young Adults Facing Rising Social Isolation – Why We Should Worry Read More »
I’ve done maybe 3- 4 posts on apprenticeships in the United States. The topic is once again top of mind having met a friend, who teaches the auto mechanics curriculum at a local high school, for lunch. He started teaching as a second career simply for the love of it after a regarding professional career …
Iceland has ranked as the safest country to live in the world since 2008. And as of this year Iceland remains number 1. The other top rankers include Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland. According to Lindsey Galloway of BBC News, the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) indicates that the number of state-based conflicts (meaning …
In fact, according to Jon Marcus of NPR, the demand for apprenticeships is outstripping supply of available slots. By their very definition apprentices are paid for the work they do, while they learn. Generally, this is paid on the job training combined with time in a classroom. Their growth coincides with growing disbelief , and …
Apprenticeships Are Trending In The USA- And Competing With Colleges Read More »
