Paul discussing soft skills, what they are, and how mentors can help youth develop these skills.   "We are not using kids to build robots. We are using robots to build kids" - Dean Kamen, founder of <a href= "http://tomorrowsinnovators.libsyn.com/an-introduction-to-first-robotics"> FIRST</a>.  Paul shares a piece written by Seth Godin titled “<a href= "https://itsyourturnblog.com/lets-stop-calling-them-soft-skills-9cc27ec09ecb">Let’s stop calling them ‘soft skills</a>’” that informs intentional work of guiding young people down the path of innovation and leadership.

Paul discussing soft skills, what they are, and how mentors can help youth develop these skills. "We are not using kids to build robots. We are using robots to build kids" - Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST. Paul shares a piece written by Seth Godin titled “Let’s stop calling them ‘soft skills’” that informs intentional work of guiding young people down the path of innovation and leadership.

Paul discussing soft skills, what they are, and how mentors can help youth develop these skills.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We are not using kids to build robots. We are using robots to build kids" - Dean Kamen, founder of <a href="http://tomorrowsinnovators.libsyn.com/an-introduction-to-first-robotics" rel="noopener noreferrer"> FIRST</a>. &nbsp;Paul shares a piece written by Seth Godin titled “<a href="https://itsyourturnblog.com/lets-stop-calling-them-soft-skills-9cc27ec09ecb" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let’s stop calling them ‘soft skills</a>’” that informs intentional work of guiding young people down the path of innovation and leadership. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Youth Robotics and Soft Skills

Paul Hill is a Research and Extension Professor at Utah State University where he has developed national, award-winning STEM education programs. This podcast is for the community of caring adults who serve young people in their profession and as volunteers. In this show, Paul deconstructs the foremost youth programs (e.g., FIRST robotics, 4-H) and resources for guiding young people down the path of innovation and leadership with successful professionals and volunteers. This is your go-to podcast for understanding how to lead, mentor, and inspire tomorrow’s innovators.

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