Extracurriculars Mar 22, 2018 education customization online learning personalization school Life Skills ... . As Gen Zs are figuring out the career paths they want to take at a young age (see ProPlay), they’re more likely to know the skills they need to have in their careers and are finding that traditional education isn’t allowing them the personal approach of a more modern offering like General Assembly or Khan Academy. In a perfect world, they would rather design their own curriculum to ensure what they're learning and how they're learning it is practical for what works for them. We're seeing Zs ...
OK, Boomer! Mar 23, 2020 ... get ahead. Today, 83% of youth agree with the statement, with Gen Z being slightly ahead of Millennials (84% versus 81%, respectively). This metric is up dramatically from the 1970’s, when only about six out of 10 Boomers agreed with this statement. Zs are hard workers, having been raised to be pragmatic by work-obsessed Xer parents who instilled in them the belief that you have to work hard to get what you want. And as they began their careers in the midst of an economic crisis, Ys had to learn ...
Robot Relations Jun 16, 2017 career gen z technology school ... world around them but also their future careers. Thus, to better prepare today’s children for the lives and jobs of tomorrow, forward-thinking companies are creating unique products and programs that help Zs optimize Robot Relations—a move that sometimes puts kids’ personal privacy at risk.Thanks to Siri and her ilk, Zs have long felt at ease using A.I. to navigate the world around them. Now that these helpers have moved out of the hand and into the home, the human-machine dynamic is evolving ...
The FUND-amentals Sep 13, 2017 money debt retirement saving ... out in the end. Their Boomer parents considered this the generational secret weapon that would lead to their success and reinforced it regularly. This was further buttressed by the strong economy of the 2000s in which they were raised. In addition, they hold this overly rosy view because everything tended to work out for them historically. For example, many older Ys’ careers didn’t go as planned, not only because of the Great Recession but also because technological and cultural shifts made some ...
Global Y Dream Sep 18, 2014 career family global ... Dream solidified as a path to a prosperous and equitable society. Global Ys (GYs), however, are giving rise to a global dream for their collective future. GYs’ common experiences and global outlook have given them a set of shared aspirations and life goals. Ys around the world consider themselves new pioneers; they’re changing the meaning of family, seeking careers they love, and expecting brands to play a significant role along the way. THE NEW PIONEERS Life goals of Ys in many developing countries ...
Job Search Party Sep 21, 2017 career apps networking social media ... their own course, they’re interested in switching jobs/careers more frequently and thus are looking at new positions more often. Young professionals are optimistic that there’s always another opportunity out there that could be even better; 43% of youth believe that one day they’ll have their dream job, and Trendsetters are even more confident, with 61% thinking this. Rather than wait for such a role to land in their lap, they’re actively monitoring job opportunities.Work life is becoming ...
Global Social Trends Dec 06, 2017 social life friends nightlife social media ... friends at a young age and keep their social circles tight-knit. On top of this, Swedes aren't particularly extroverted or interested in small talk, making it harder to simply strike up a friendship. While having few, long-lasting friendships has its benefits, it can prove limiting when it comes to networking as people tend to know fewer people who can help them progress in their careers. To address this challenge, Swedes are developing apps, including Sevn, Lunchback, Yepstr, and  ...
For Love And Money Sep 08, 2015 career mentoring salary startups work-life balance ... response) whereas 40% say “making a difference in the world.” By comparison, when asked a similar question in 2013, money was of less importance. What’s more, Ys demonstrate this new preference for money over meaning across all age groups, whether they are still in college or starting to feel established in their careers. This underscores the fact that their emphasis on financial gains is a generation wide trend based on cultural and economic influences, not a life stage. Ys are an adaptable ...
BrandCon Mar 21, 2018 education marketing media & entertainment branding events ... centered around ideas the brand has come to stand for, including activism, equality, and innovation. The event, which served to inspire and educate readers, consisted of keynotes, workshops, and mentoring experiences, with a focus on topics such as civic leadership, STEM careers, and socially conscious brand-building. Hillary Clinton served as the keynote speaker of the summit, while attendees also got to meet female bosses at companies including Instagram, YouTube, and Netflix. Leading up to the ...
The Path Aug 28, 2015 career education family home money ... close friends, further blurring the line between their work lives and personal lives. Moreover, they regard the office as a second home (see Open House), which makes it harder to compartmentalize their careers as just one aspect of their lives since it touches so many parts of it. While younger and older Ys alike fixate on their jobs, their attitudes about it shift as they age: 75% of younger Ys feel that they need a job they enjoy in order to “have it all” compared to 62% of older Ys. This suggests ...