03: Many Paths to a Bright Future

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Patricia Turner, M.Ed., received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master of Education degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont. With 30+ years of experience in education with students from grade 7 through university, she brings the perspective of a teacher, administrator, counselor, professor, and parent, and is in year 16 of serving as a GEAR UP outreach counselor in Vermont. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s topic can be a tough one for parents! What do you do when your teen decides that college is not for them? Patricia shares her perspectives as an educator and how the future is still bright for a lot of teens who choose an alternative path. Don’t panic! </span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Help! My teen doesn’t want to go to college. What now? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There are many bright paths and options for our teens. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">It’s very natural to frame our work with young people, and our children, based on our own experiences, but we need to break out of that mold. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">It’s a good thing that students are excited about pursuing different avenues! </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What is it like being a person who has lots of interests in life? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How can you help your child find their passions and their life calling?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">You don’t just go through one or two careers in life. It really can be a diverse and interesting