A solid sense of self-worth now - in middle school - can grow into a lifetime benefit. It can have a far-reaching impact on your youngster's future career in terms of finding fulfillment in the adult world of work.
This self-confidence book shows how to build (and protect) that foundation of positive self-regard which, without support, can easily crack in an age of bullying, negative social media posts, and disregard for diversity.
Career Book 2 is a comprehensive blueprint that empowers parents and counselors to prepare youngsters (ages 11-13) with disabilities to gain meaningful employment as adults. It is based on National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG). In this book, you will discover:
- A checklist for determining when and why your youngster feels successful
- 9 strategies for helping your youngster grow in self-confidence
- 7 strategies for discovering disability's competitive edge in the emerging job market of tomorrow
- How to help your child achieve key career-preparation, age-appropriate NCDG milestones
- How to tap the power of humor and focused practice
- Practical steps to prepare kids with special needs for a seamless school-to-work transition, two or more graduations from now
- The path to gaining trust as a professional counselor among parents of youngsters with special needs
Author Jim Hasse, who has life-long athetoid cerebral palsy, shares the wisdom he gained as a practicing, certified Global Career Development Facilitator for six years and as a 33-year corporate executive, 10 years of which were at the vice president level for a Fortune 500 organization.
Hasse says, "My disabilities, while they have made life tougher for me to live, have also, within certain contexts, become an aggregate advantage for me in gaining meaningful employment in integrated settings. My disability has given me an edge in developing my career. Career Book 2 shows what worked for me in middle school."
Let this unique and informative resource guide you on your journey, as you constructively mentor your son or daughter on the road to eventual career success.
Check out this entire five-book series to help your youngster navigate the various stages of development along the way to fulfilling his or her vocational dreams.