January 2016 • The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio

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Mindy Lockard and Rishika Vinnakota

About Mindy and Rishika

Mindy Lockard is an internationally recognized leadership and etiquette expert, and for more than a decade, she has facilitated interpersonal workshops for college athletes and alumni, government agencies, corporations and professional organizations, and youth of all ages. Mindy also established G3 (The Gracious Girls’ Guide), a leadership guide for tween + teen girls; and the Leadership Academy, a program for middle school boys and girls that focuses on cultivating lifelong social and leadership skills. She is married with two teenage girls and lives in Portland, OR.

Rishika Vinnakota is a high school senior from the Bay Area, CA. She's passionate about social entrepreneurship, the environment, and writing! As a teen entrepreneur and volunteer, she hopes to pursue a career in business and continue to give back to her community. She's currently the CEO of Reusii, Head of Communications at She Helps Her, and founder of My SplitScreens (a blog where she shares her experiences). Rishika will be attending the University of Michigan in Fall 2021.

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In the past, hiring has been dependent on hard skills. Today, there has been a shift to a soft skilled focus. Check out the qualities that make for excellent employees in any business. https://www.biospace.com/article/15-good-qualities-in-a-person-that-determine-a-great-employee/

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Our guest on #moneyjarpodcast this week is a member of @LIUNA! Anjanet Banuelos Bolanos encourages students interested in #tradescareers to explore apprenticeships and #unions. Listen at https://juniorachievementradio.com/178-cool-careers-in-the-trades-construction-worker/

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15 Jul

College and career readiness programs are critical for young students. Here are 16 resources to help guide your professional path. https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/06/11/8-college-and-career-readiness-resources/

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14 Jul

We have more information on #careers in the @trades! Tune into #moneyjarpodacst on Monday to hear from a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America (@LiUNA) who started her career as a #constructionworker when she was in her early 30s and a single mother of 3.

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It is commonly believed intelligence is the most important trait for children to succeed. But this is not true. Character traits such as grit, perseverance,…

Month: January 2016

#71: How Important is Grit?

#70: Turning a Hobby Into a Career