1. Reveal to youth they matter greatly, because they do.
2. Reinforce to youth the ways they have ‘purpose’ and ‘meaning’ to their daily life and to others.
3. Support youth to let go of self-criticism and self-doubt and replace with curiosity and possibility thinking.
4. Guide youth to be open to consider career options that match their strengths and become who they want to be.
5. Help youth see the ‘why’ behind their career goals and the necessary actions to get there.
6. Assist youth to take chances on their own behalf, even if only making small steps of progress at a time.
7. Teach youth when they fail not to give up on their goals, and to emphatically keep moving little-by-little, going after what they want.
8. Train youth to see ‘failure’ as a teacher and to reflect on the loss with these two questions: What did I ‘learn’? and What did I ‘love.’
9. Mentor a young person. Your impact may be life-giving to h-her seeking their own answers about how to live in this world.
10. Appreciate all youth. When we see a young person as a gift to the world, and then we tell h/her, our impression may be just the seed that ignites a positive image or a feeling of self-value to go after that career.
All youth deserve work that brings psychological safety, belonging, and capability to perform. When a young person leaves high school or college, it can be overwhelming and scary. But youth are worthy of a job that’s aligned with their strengths, vision and values. That’s where I come in-
Wishing you much success and joy in your work with youth.
Love,
Jackie
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Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. Coaching – Early Career Students- Specialty in neurodivergent and autistic
drjackie@drjackiemarquette.com
502 417-6063
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All of my student resources are science-based and among my closest and truest tools to promote inner security for the student seeking a career and life adaptation.
I invite youth who are autistic, Neurodiverse, or any person struggling with challenges and who wants to be seen for their strengths, capabilities, and innovations, to try them.
I’m a lifelong educator and parent to three adult sons, Trent is my autistic son and I walked for 30 + years (and still walking) through environments of attitudinal barriers to help prepare my students, clients, and my son for career success.
Over the years, I learned how to pave pathways. I created tools for teens and young adults to use so they can see the value of their strengths, and practice skills that increase emotional adaptation and resiliency in daily and career life.
To learn about my Career Coaching Services for Early Career Students
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