Showing posts with label career. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career. Show all posts

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Article: 15 CEOs with Learning Disabilities

What do Richard Branson, the founder of IKEA, Tommy Hilfiger, and Charles Schwab have in common? They all are successful businessmen who have learning disabilities. READ THIS ARTICLE and learn about 15 CEOs who have learning disabilities and the lessons they have learned along their career paths.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Helping Your Son/Daughter Prepare For A Career

During the spring semester at Thames Academy, students will take a non-credit course on career skill development. Students will explore their areas of strength and personal interest, match those areas with potential career opportunities, and discuss the value inherent in both part-time, full-time and volunteer work. 

The article, Get Your Child Ready For Work, published by the Learning Disabilities Association of America,provides some interesting reading for parents who want to help their student get ready to enter the world of work.