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MAKiN' iT: The Six Universal Habits for True Survival and Success
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Series: Makin' It, Book 1
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ISBN10: 0578451697
ISBN13: 9780578451695
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Feb 6 2019
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780578451695
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Feb 6 2019
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In MAKiN' iT: The Six Universal Habits for True Survival and Success, author and national youth workforce development expert, Edward DeJesus engages young adults (ages 16-26) in an exploration of the habits used by their peers to succeed in careers, education and beyond. It is a step-by-step guide on managing negative influences, building economic opportunities, developing goals, and much more. MAKiN' iT is full of activities for use in the classroom and/or virtually. Perfect for programs serving Opportunity Youth and others who are seeking options beyond the streets. MAKiN' iT includes activities to help young people learn about:
- The Stages of Change
- The Survival Scale
- Reframing Skills
- The Importance of Social Emotional Learning
- Habit Stacking
- The Value of Education
- Strategies to Succeed in a Workforce or Career Development Program.
In this step-by-step guide, young adults ages (14-26) will be better able to cope with negative influences, build economic opportunity, develop goals, and much more. MAKiN' iT: The Six Universal Habits for True Survival and Success is destined to become the ultimate success manual for young people seeking options beyond the streets. It has already secured stellar reviews from the top leaders in the youth workforce development, juvenile justice, and child welfare fields. A must read for any young person interested in success and those who are committed to helping them achieve it. What They Are Saying About MAKiN' iT: MAKiN' iT is a useful, down to earth, compassionate and respectful tool for inspiring and preparing young people to take the necessary steps to Make It! to their own goals and vision of a life worth living. Ed DeJesus has as usual captured the essence of the challenges faced by young people working against the odds, and the skills necessary to transcend those odds.
-Dorothy Stoneman, Founder, YouthBuild MAKiN iT integrates concepts we often discuss in isolation: trauma, belonging, decision-making, working and learning to work, and of course, social capital. It's all in here.
-Thomas C. Showalter, Executive Director, National Youth Employment Coalition It works, and we have the data to prove it. For more than 15 years, The Work Group has used the MAKiN' iT Universal Survival Laws to prepare Camden's disenfranchised young adults for options beyond the streets. The Survival Laws have become part of the fabric of our organization and a mantra for our youth. Ed's work has helped to elevate our ability to connect with and successfully serve youth. All youth-serving programs should be using the MAKiN' iT Universal Survival Laws!
-Lori Godorov, Executive Director, The Work Group/New Jersey Youth Corps Ed hits on every cylinder with his latest book MAKiN' iT. Everyone who is looking for work or just building their career should understand how to cultivate, develop and continuously engaging one's social capital. This skill set should be a mandatory piece of any workforce development or vocational training curriculum.
-Bob Lanter, Executive Director, California Workforce Association For more than 20 years, DeJesus' message has resounded loudly with the youth of Baltimore city. He has found a way to reach youth with a message that parents and educators have been trying to convey for years. This book is a must-read for all youth in workforce development programs and those who are trying to see them through.
-Ernest Dorsey, Assistant Director, Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development An important book for any young person who wants to build a better future. A timely book for anyone who wants to help them build it.
-Tadar Muhammad, Vice President, Home Builders Institute
-Dorothy Stoneman, Founder, YouthBuild MAKiN iT integrates concepts we often discuss in isolation: trauma, belonging, decision-making, working and learning to work, and of course, social capital. It's all in here.
-Thomas C. Showalter, Executive Director, National Youth Employment Coalition It works, and we have the data to prove it. For more than 15 years, The Work Group has used the MAKiN' iT Universal Survival Laws to prepare Camden's disenfranchised young adults for options beyond the streets. The Survival Laws have become part of the fabric of our organization and a mantra for our youth. Ed's work has helped to elevate our ability to connect with and successfully serve youth. All youth-serving programs should be using the MAKiN' iT Universal Survival Laws!
-Lori Godorov, Executive Director, The Work Group/New Jersey Youth Corps Ed hits on every cylinder with his latest book MAKiN' iT. Everyone who is looking for work or just building their career should understand how to cultivate, develop and continuously engaging one's social capital. This skill set should be a mandatory piece of any workforce development or vocational training curriculum.
-Bob Lanter, Executive Director, California Workforce Association For more than 20 years, DeJesus' message has resounded loudly with the youth of Baltimore city. He has found a way to reach youth with a message that parents and educators have been trying to convey for years. This book is a must-read for all youth in workforce development programs and those who are trying to see them through.
-Ernest Dorsey, Assistant Director, Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development An important book for any young person who wants to build a better future. A timely book for anyone who wants to help them build it.
-Tadar Muhammad, Vice President, Home Builders Institute
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