Welcome to the YAScast!

Preview of Podcast 0:00-0:50 Introductions: 0:52-3:45Work Placements in Post-Secondary 3:45-9:28Is a work placement necessary? 9:30-20:48Professional Development Opportunities 21:00-33:25How can I gain experience in my field? 33:30-45:11Is a work placement beneficial to my future career? In episode 9, Vincent and guests, Josh and Elesar discuss their experiences with professional development and how a work placement affected their education and job opportunities. They dive into topics such as if a work placement is necessary, how work placements supplement your education, and other opportunities that can help you land the job that you want to pursue after getting your post-secondary degree/diploma.

Are people in our generation getting lazier? What does it really mean to work smarter and more efficiently? Episode 8 focuses on the productivity of our generation. The cast dives into what it’s like working through a pandemic, having a job throughout post secondary, and the differences of work life then vs. now. The cast also discusses their perspectives on working until retirement and what it means to have a fulfilling career. Preview of Podcast 0:00-1:05Introductions: 1:08- 2:20Working throughout School/After Post Secondary: 2:21-15:57Work Life Now vs. Then: 16:00-22:38A Lifelong Career: 22:40-39:00Working Through a Pandemic: 39:05-48:15Working Smarter, Not Harder 48:16-1:01:17Ending: 1:01:20-1:02:03

In Episode 7, Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten dive into the importance of mental health and how that affected their experiences in post-secondary and life in general. They go throughAll episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!Podcast Sections: Preview of Podcast 0:00-1:02Introduction: 1:03-2:10Academics vs Mental Health: 2:15-7:45Mental Health Before Post-Secondary: 7:48-15:25Friendships after High School: 15:25-29:32Resources: 29:35-45:45Tips 45:45-55:43Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas

Episode 6: Biggest Challenges In Post SecondaryThis episode tackles the challenges/adversities that people may face in post-secondary/life after high school. Vince, Carlos, Nicolette and guests Josh and Alyssa discuss obstacles such as burnout, friendships/social life, having a proper work-school balance, and financial struggles that they faced during their time at post-secondary and how they found the right fit/right mindset for themselves.All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!Podcast Sections:Preview of Podcast 0:00-0:55Introductions: 1:00- 3:53Biggest Obstacle in Post-Secondary: 3:55-19:00Finding Yourself 4:20-6:55Social Life: 7:00-18:49Post-Secondary: School/Work/Life Balance 18:50-32:23Burnout 19:08-22:34Work Balance 22:34-25:45Academic/Life Balance 25:50-32:23First year Challenges 32:27-42:33Overcoming Financial Struggles42:35-57:43Budgeting/Student Loans - 42:35-52:50New Textbooks 52:50-53:59Diplomas vs Degrees: 56:35-57:43Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas

Episode 5: Factors That Influence Your Choices After High SchoolAre there factors that influenced your choices before or after high school? In episode 5, Vince, Kirsten, Carlos, and guest Nicolette discuss different factors that come into play when deciding on a path after high school. The crew dives into some of their experiences with post-secondary, whether it'd be regrets, realizations, or accomplishments. All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!Podcast Sections: Preview of Podcast 0:00-0:55Introductions: 0:55- 3:22Driving Factors That Influenced Choices After High School: 3:25-9:15Switching Programs: 9:15-18:35How Necessary is Post-Secondary? 18:50-26:00Pressure from Friends and Family: 26:05-29:20Limitations 29:25-45:50Failure 36:30-38:20Would you change your mind if you were to go back in time? 45:55Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas

Episode 4 - High School: Do You Learn What You Need to Learn?In this episode, Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten are back to talk about whether or not the material students learn in high school is enough to prepare them for post-secondary and life beyond walking the stage, what our most valued and least-valued courses in high school were, as well as why writing skills apply to any career you're planning on pursuing.All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyasPODCAST SECTIONS:Brief Podcast Update: 0:00-1:15Did what we learn in high school help in post-secondary?: 1:20-15:15What’s the most useful and least useful course from high school?: 15:15-28:30What other life skills do we think should be taught in high school? 28:30-40:00Does high school treat students as children or as young adults? 40:00-52:54What is the hardest part about becoming a young adult? 52:54-1:02:15

Episode 3 - What They Don’t Tell You About UniDo you like free stuff? Are you a fast walker? Yes? No? Well, Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten are back with another episode of the YAScast! The crew is talking about some of the things about the university experience that teachers don’t really mention. Things to expect, things to consider, things to know. All of that and more on this episode of the YAScast!All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyasPODCAST SECTIONS:Brief Podcast Update: 0:00-1:15Introductions: 1:20-2:40Professors vs. High School Teachers: 3:00-9:40Class Sizes: 9:40-20:33“Fun” Aspect of Post-Secondary: 20:40-27:07Making Friends and Drifting from Old Ones: 27:07-29:17Attendance: 29:17-39:15Workload in post-secondary: 39:15-48:00Time Management in post-secondary: 48:10-1:02:57

Episode 2 - You Qualify For LifeVince, Carlos, and Kirsten are back with another episode of the YAScast! The crew is talking about some transitional periods you might experience both as a student and graduate. Did you think you would be where you are today, career or education wise? Are you thinking about switching programs? Finished your program but want to study something else? Scared about the consequences? All of that and more on this episode of the YAScast!Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society(YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyasAll episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!PODCAST SECTIONS:Brief Podcast Update: 0:00-1:25Introductions: 1:25-8:13How sure should I be of my future before deciding on what to do next as an adult?: 8:13-21:30What if i change paths while I’m already in one?: 21:30-36:17How do I deal with the expectation that i should finish my initial degree plans?: 36:17-43:34How do I deal with financial guilt if I change career plans?: 43:34-58:33

Three of our executives - Vincent, Justine, and Josh - answer questions collected from our members wondering how YAS came about and why it was started in the first place. Tune in to this first episode to know more - and stay tuned for more discussions to come!