People say careers are about who you know — and that’s true.What most young people get wrong is thinking they’re stuck with the network they were born into. Career Kindling teaches students how to build the professional network they want — by talking directly with people already doing the work they’re interested in.

Here's a clarifier for who and what this community is about: Best learning points: - Creative Brainstorming: Meld interests, and think from those interests inside out to expand on the jobs you know exist, and can then make a more appropriate job as your goal - Coach Career Conversations: reflect your work expectations, turn them into a questions list, sit down with professionals with experience in jobs of interest to clarify job expectation - Create an Aspiring Resumé: organize your research (especially that from career conversations) into a detailed set of credentials to pursue Who's it for? The ideal time for this course is 16-22 years old. That being said, it's never too late to get serious about your career planning.