Successful students and employees have something in common: a well-developed skill set that transcends book smarts.This Christian-oriented book expands the best-selling "Success Skills for High School, College, and Career" by incorporating scriptural references, Biblical examples, and a Christian theme.This book is for you if you are a high school or college student who wants to deepen your Christian faith, develop key academic success skills, develop leadership skills, and build soft skills that employers seek: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and professionalism.Parents and teachers, do you want to equip your students with skills and experiences essential for success in the classroom and on the job? If so, this Christian-oriented book is a great resource.A 60-page application workbook is available as a free download.
“Success Skills for High School, College, and Career (Christian Edition) is a must-read for any young Christian who has the goal of keeping their commitment to God while climbing the ladder of success.” Monica Irvine, President of The Etiquette Factory Successful students and employees have something in common: a well-developed skill set that transcends book smarts. The skills needed for success in the classroom and on the job can be honed with deliberate effort and the right resources. Christian students who combine their skills with their faith are equipped to achieve all that God calls them to achieve. This Christian edition expands the best-selling Success Skills for High School, College, and Career by incorporating more than 150 scriptural references, Biblical examples, and a Christian theme. Step-by-step guidelines and hands-on exercises enable you to enhance your academic performance and prepare for future career success. Reading this book can empower you to: ✓ Deepen your Christian faith and embrace God’s calling ✓ Develop key academic success skills for high school and college ✓ Develop leadership skills ✓ Make a smooth transition to college ✓ Achieve educational and career goals aligned with your strengths and values ✓ Build the skills that employers seek: communication, collaboration, goal setting, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, professionalism, and accountability ✓ Document and articulate skills on applications for scholarships, awards, college, and jobs This book also is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, youth pastors, and anyone else who wants to empower Christian youth to succeed.
Successful students and employees have something in common: a well-developed skill set that transcends book smarts.Success Skills for High School, College, and Career provides step-by-step guidelines and hands-on exercises to enable students to enhance their academic performance and prepare for future career success.This book is for you if you are a high school or college student who wants to develop key academic success skills, develop leadership skills, and build soft skills that employers seek: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and professionalism.Parents and teachers, do you want to equip your students with skills and experiences essential for success in the classroom and on the job? If so, this practical book is a great resource.A 50-page application workbook is available as a free download.
Dr. Chediak has watched too many college students flounder over these and other issues. Sadly, 44 percent of those who start off at a four-year college will not complete their degree in six years. At a time when college has never been more expensive, too many of our children are failing. What makes the difference? Character, a strong faith, and a willingness to delay gratification. And where is that learned? Ideally, at home. In this book, Alex will give you everything you need to help your teens successfully navigate the college years and beyond. Alex covers all the hot-button issues: studying, grades, time management, choosing a major, friendships, dating, what to look for in a college (and how to pay for it), God, and much more. You won't want to be without this essential survival manual for college.
"Recent college graduates are more innovative, creative, and dynamic than ever - yet many haven't had the time to develop the set of soft, fluid skills required for success over the long haul. Dr. Green has compiled everything they need to know into one excellent resource!" --Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal #1 Best Seller Triggers. In today’s competitive landscape, brains alone won’t get you very far. Truly successful students and young professionals exhibit certain skills that make them really stand out from the crowd. They communicate well, dress and act professionally, solve problems, and seem to be natural leaders. If you’re wondering how you can acquire these important leadership and soft skills, this book is for you. Author Cary J. Green, PhD, draws upon years of teaching and mentoring students to show you how to thrive in your education and in your career by applying the three Rs: Readiness, Relationships, and Results. Readiness teaches you self-awareness. Relationships teaches you to communicate effectively and connect with others in your personal and professional life. Results teaches you to be future-oriented and to set and achieve your goals. Whether you’re in high school, college, or graduate school, or are beginning your career, the advice and practical exercises contained in this book will empower you to succeed in whatever you set out to do. CARY J GREEN, PhD, has been an educator and mentor to young people for more than twenty years. Now a full-time author, speaker, and life-skills coach, Green has taught undergraduate and graduate students at three different universities. Although he has enjoyed success as a researcher, teacher, and leader in higher education, his true professional passion is mentoring young people on the development of leadership and soft skills that empower them to succeed. For more information on personalized academic and lifeskills coaching, visit his website at www.Leadershipandsoftskills.com.
In today's competitive landscape, brains alone won't get you very far. Truly successful students and young professionals live according to God's plan, and they also exhibit skills that make them really stand out. They honor God, communicate well, dress and act professionally, solve problems, and seem to be natural leaders. If you're wondering how you can tap into God's power and acquire these important leadership and soft skills, this book is for you. Author Cary J. Green, PhD, draws upon years of teaching and mentoring students in college and Sunday School to show you how to thrive in your education, career, and life. Green expands his solid advice contained in "Leadership and Soft Skills for Students: Empowered to Succeed in High School, College, and Beyond," and adds nearly 190 scriptural references and Biblical principles to deepen your Christian faith and enhance your professional growth through application of the three Rs: Readiness, Relationships, and Results. Readiness teaches you self-awareness. Relationships teaches you to communicate effectively and connect with others in your personal and professional life. Results teaches you to be future-oriented, solve problems, and to set and achieve God-given goals. Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, or are beginning your career, the scriptural references and Biblical principles, advice, and practical exercises contained in this book will empower you to succeed in whatever God calls you to do. "Christian parents will appreciate the author's consistent use of quotes from Scripture and basic, faith-based advice" "A well-executed self-help book for Christian teens." - Kirkus Reviews Cary J. Green, PhD, has been an educator and mentor for more than twenty years and has held academic leadership positions for more than ten years. Now a full-time author, speaker, and life-skills coach, Green has taught undergraduate and graduate students at three different universities. He has taught leadership and academic success classes, and has provided countless hours of mentoring on academic success, leadership, soft skills, and career navigation. Green has received numerous awards and honors for teaching and mentoring. As a Christian, Green has taught high school Sunday School and has worked with church youth groups. Although he has enjoyed success as a researcher, educator, and leader in higher education, his true professional passion is mentoring young people to grow as Christians and to develop leadership and soft skills that empower them to succeed. For more information on personalized academic and life-skills coaching, visit his website at www.Leadershipandsoftskills.com.
Regardless of degree program or eventual career goals, every student is called to a lifetime of service in the kingdom of God. In Kingdom Students, authors Cory Barnes and Norris Grubbs invite college students to embrace their God-given responsibility to steward their time, resources, and educational opportunities for the glory of God and the good of the kingdom. More than just telling students how to think, Grubbs and Barnes winsomely guide the reader in accomplishing this task, creating a blueprint for navigating scholarship, productivity, leadership, and relationships in the collegiate context.
From writing a mission statement to paying tuition, Preparing For College helps teenagers tackle the myriad of details that come with one of life's most important steps.
Black & white print. Preparing for College Success is a comprehensive resource that provides secondary students critical information to prepare for their "to and through" college journey. The book addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of today's diverse students. College match, preparing for transition, time management and study skills, building relationships, financial literacy, and career planning are all reflected throughout the material. Preparing for College Success also includes an array of student-centered features including scenarios and advice from current college students that can support robust classroom conversation or individual learning.
In this book, high school students will be able to learn the foundation of biblical career planning. The Bible teaches that if you meet the following four prerequisites, Gods career gift will be given to you supernaturally. Make sure you learn them well: Prerequisite 1: Become an active member of the church. Prerequisite 2: Learn to submit to authority. Prerequisite 3: Learn to receive discipline and correction with humility. Prerequisite 4: Adopt an investor approach to discovering your God-given gift as it applies to career discovery and planning.
