Respecting All Paths: The Career Choices Facing Today’s Youth
It's election year, and while politicians are debating on the world stage, millions of young people are debating with themselves. My dad's friend offered me a job in his store. Or... I could attend a university and become a lawyer. Or... What if I started a registered apprenticeship and become a plumber or an electrician. In this year's election there are only a handful of parties we can vote for and only two that really have a chance. Our youth on the other hand have nearly unlimited choices when choosing a career. With so many factors to consider how can a young person make a decision on a career. Students face pressure from teachers, their peers, society as a whole and most importantly, their parents. If you have influence over a young person who is ready to make a career course the most important thing to do is not add pressure. They're under enough already. 5,000 years ago, men began to specialize in trades. This eventually led to economies of scale because peop...