Emma Goldberg
Future Proof: Positioning Students for the Changing Tide of Work
Virtual Event
Program Takeaways:
Dream Roles, Not Dream Jobs – Instead of fixating on a specific job title, focus on the skills and passions that excite you. The workforce is evolving, and adaptability is key.
The Power of Ikigai – Finding work that aligns with what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what pays well leads to career fulfillment and even a longer life.
AI is Changing Jobs, Not Replacing People – While automation will shift tasks, soft skills like creativity, leadership, and emotional intelligence will always be in demand.
Exploration Over Specialization – Early in your career, try different activities and fields before settling on a single path. Your hidden talents might surprise you.
Growth Mindset Matters – Career success comes from resilience, learning, and embracing challenges. Instead of saying, “I’m not good at that,” add “yet” and keep growing.
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Studies show that adults who describe their work as “meaningful” lead healthier and happier lives. In this GPS session, New York Times reporter Emma Goldberg will discuss powerful career exploration tools teens can use to uncover personal passions sooner than later. Participants will also learn about the actions that can be taken now to set students apart in the eyes of future employers, including work-based learning experiences and early college credit. This session is designed to guide our youth and tailor their efforts today to the lifestyles they want to achieve tomorrow.
Emma Goldberg is an award-winning business and investigative reporter who covers both current workplace culture and the future of work. She writes about generational shifts in the workplace, hybrid work and artificial intelligence and analyzes the process of how workers’ lives are being transformed in a time of enormous social and technological change.
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