In this episode, our host Mike Nelson co-hosts with legendary real estate mogul Paul Smith to interview Ryan van Amburgh, co-founder of Career Jam! They discuss the unconventional but fantastic services the organization has to offer; how it helps guide our youth towards the future they want to make a reality!

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00:05 - Introduction

00:40 - What is Career Jam?

03:08 - Trade Show Setups: Not Your Average Job Fair! Games, Music, Trivia, and More!

06:18 - A Regional Focus: Our Kids Are Not Exports!

08:17 - How Do Employers Get Involved?

10:07 - Layers of Preparation: Keeping It Fun and Valuable Long-Term!

12:05 - Preemptive Research: Helping Kids, Employers AND Teachers!

14:45 - Standard Aptitude Tests? USELESS!

16:45 - Knowing What You’re Going to College for is Critically Important; But Sadly Under-Practiced!

17:42 - BOCES is Bodacious: Shoutout to Dr. Turina Parker!

19:08 - Not Just for Kids: Anybody Can Come Learn a Profession at BOCES!

20:32 - “Dad, I Don’t Want a Desk Job”

21:54 - There is No Universally Wrong Answer: But an Answer Could be Wrong for You! Choose Right!

23:38 - Shoutout to SUNY Adirondack and Nick Paigo!

24:54 - “Complete, Not Compete!”

25:49 - Getting More Tools in the Toolbox

26:22 - I’m Going Digital: Adapting Learning Techniques to the Modern Day

27:25 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch