To celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2024, we’ve put together a list of some of our staff members’ recommended resources to help you level up your skills and career prospects!
“The Being Boss Podcast is a great podcast for women that directly addresses issues most women face in their career. It’s for the creatives, business owners, and entrepreneurs who want to take control of their work and live life on their own terms. I found it to be inspiring, validating, and educational!” – Christine (Manager, Youth Programming)
“Building a career based on your inherent strengths can be fulfilling and set you up for success. Personality tests like 16personalities.com are a great tool to understand yourself better and identify careers that you may naturally thrive in.” – Nisani (Manager, Youth Programming)
“Coursera is a great on-demand resource I’ve used to gain specific new skills. I recently took a course in foundational UX Design and it gave me a whole new perspective on how to approach my work. The best way to find out if there are courses you’d like to take, is to try the 7-day free trial!” – Jeevan (Coordinator, Public Affairs)
“The CULTIVATE Mentorship program is a Black mentoring program that connects Black professionals under 29 years old with executives in the tech and business sector.
As a Black professional, I’m impressed by the support the program provides to young Black Professionals in helping them supercharge their network and level up their career. Check it out!” – Febbie (Manager, Youth Programming)
“Reading the news is a crucial tip for young people starting their careers. It helps you stay up to date on current affairs, so you can engage meaningfully with colleagues, and it gives insight on trends that can give you a competitive edge in your industry! If you find listening to the daily news too long or overwhelming, try The Peak, a daily *news*letter that gives you current events in just five entertaining minutes. That way you can participate in pre-meeting chit chat on the daily headlines with confidence!” – Mallory (Director, Public Affairs)
“YouTube has become one of my go-to resources for tutorials and trainings. There’s a ton of content on almost every topic imaginable on the platform, and I find it really useful for learning more about a particular software or troubleshooting an issue.” – Praan (Project Manager, Youth Programming)
