adrienne
@adrienne
I think a lot about how to prepare my kids for the future. My generation grew up believing the key to success was getting good grades so you could get into a good college so you could get a good job and then you would climb the career ladder and be set for life. About a decade ago I realized this is no longer how the world works and I started to believe the key to success was to focus on skills over credentials. It didn’t matter any more what college your degree is from, it matters whether you have the skills that are in demand. As a parent I wanted my kids to learn practical skills for the future. I pushed STEM because I believed they are hard, practical skills and there will always be jobs for scientists and engineers. But there’s another big shift underway and focusing on skills is no longer enough.
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kaito
@kaito
was gonna comment but saw your reply and your list is 💯💯💯 the ability to learn is the greatest skill anyone can have. I might add being able to think for yourself / critical thinking
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adrienne
@adrienne
💯💯💯
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