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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson co-hosts with legendary real estate mogul Paul Smith to interview Ryan van Amburgh, co-founder of Career Jam! They discuss the unconventional but fantastic services the organization has to offer; how it helps guide our youth towards the future they want to make a reality!
A GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
00:05 - Introduction
00:40 - What is Career Jam?
03:08 - Trade Show Setups: Not Your Average Job Fair! Games, Music, Trivia, and More!
06:18 - A Regional Focus: Our Kids Are Not Exports!
08:17 - How Do Employers Get Involved?
10:07 - Layers of Preparation: Keeping It Fun and Valuable Long-Term!
12:05 - Preemptive Research: Helping Kids, Employers AND Teachers!
14:45 - Standard Aptitude Tests? USELESS!
16:45 - Knowing What You’re Going to College for is Critically Important; But Sadly Under-Practiced!
17:42 - BOCES is Bodacious: Shoutout to Dr. Turina Parker!
19:08 - Not Just for Kids: Anybody Can Come Learn a Profession at BOCES!
20:32 - “Dad, I Don’t Want a Desk Job”
21:54 - There is No Universally Wrong Answer: But an Answer Could be Wrong for You! Choose Right!
23:38 - Shoutout to SUNY Adirondack and Nick Paigo!
24:54 - “Complete, Not Compete!”
25:49 - Getting More Tools in the Toolbox
26:22 - I’m Going Digital: Adapting Learning Techniques to the Modern Day
27:25 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
A GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
00:05 - Introduction
00:40 - What is Career Jam?
03:08 - Trade Show Setups: Not Your Average Job Fair! Games, Music, Trivia, and More!
06:18 - A Regional Focus: Our Kids Are Not Exports!
08:17 - How Do Employers Get Involved?
10:07 - Layers of Preparation: Keeping It Fun and Valuable Long-Term!
12:05 - Preemptive Research: Helping Kids, Employers AND Teachers!
14:45 - Standard Aptitude Tests? USELESS!
16:45 - Knowing What You’re Going to College for is Critically Important; But Sadly Under-Practiced!
17:42 - BOCES is Bodacious: Shoutout to Dr. Turina Parker!
19:08 - Not Just for Kids: Anybody Can Come Learn a Profession at BOCES!
20:32 - “Dad, I Don’t Want a Desk Job”
21:54 - There is No Universally Wrong Answer: But an Answer Could be Wrong for You! Choose Right!
23:38 - Shoutout to SUNY Adirondack and Nick Paigo!
24:54 - “Complete, Not Compete!”
25:49 - Getting More Tools in the Toolbox
26:22 - I’m Going Digital: Adapting Learning Techniques to the Modern Day
27:25 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
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