Autistic people are eight times more likely to be unemployed than average, but a work placement program run by La Trobe University aims to change that.
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Autistic people are eight times more likely to be unemployed than average, but a work placement program run by La Trobe University aims to change that.
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We see a lot about the challenges and limitations associated with autism – but less about the real strengths autistic people bring to the workplace. Here’s how to make workplaces more autism-friendly.
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What was your first job, and what did it teach you? We’re turning back the clocks and heading back into the supermarket and greasy fast-food joints to find out just why first jobs are so crucial in our careers and what they can teach us. If we put on our detective caps, we can look at our first jobs and pick up the little clues and insights about ourselves that can help us navigate our current career. And if you have kids, or are mentoring young people, we learn how we can advise teenagers on what to look for in their first job. Guests: , Curtin University School of Management and Marketing , teacher and author 50 Questions to Ask Your Teens: A Guide to Fostering Communication and Confidence in Young Adults
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Daniel Ricciardo, among the world’s most popular racing drivers, is about to use his fame to help struggling students stay at school and seek success.
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Banks, finance, insurance and tech companies are taking a real interest in neurodiverse employees because they need people who are able to look at problems differently or are able to come up with creative solutions.
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Gordan Douglas struggled to find work because of his "differences". Now his neurodiversity is making him a sought-after employee.
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Experiments show that children who pretend to be their favourite character persist for longer on a task than children not pretending.
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Kids are prepared to work, but no one will give them a chance. Employers want uni students, unlimited flexibility, advanced qualifications and extensive experience.
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A Portland tech executive shared how the death of his 8-year-old son forced him to rethink how he has oriented his life around work.
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To prepare future generations for the digital workplace, teachers are introducing advanced technology to the classroom
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Survey shows the majority of parents aren't giving their children an allowance. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
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Teaching our kids that they can achieve anything as long as they work hard actually sets them up to be crushed by failure.
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Generations Y and Z want interesting and novel work, but they lack the skills and confidence required to manage uncertainty when it occurs.
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We know summer school holidays can be challenging, stressful and expensive for working parents but we still know very little about how families juggle conflicting demands.
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Often when students leave high school they are not aware of the range of job opportunities available. It is also difficult to hear first-hand from industries about what is involved or potentially be offered a job. A recent series of career events called ‘Got A Trade? Got It Made!’ created these connections.
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Helping run a household gives kids an awareness of the needs of others.
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They also earn less allowance, suggesting that the gender inequality in pay begins at home, and early in life. But there are signs the gap is narrowing.
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A mother's employment status has no significant association with whether her child grows up to be a happy adult, new research finds.
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Working in the summer is less common among teenagers now as more do volunteer work or take classes. But as one educator said, “Summer jobs are a great idea.”
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The percent of students going without food or other necessities has risen since 2012, with students indicating work-study balance was impacting their daily lives, study success and mental health.
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Robots may make half of today’s jobs obsolete in 20 years. What careers will be left when our children grow up?
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School leavers and university graduates face recession-like struggles to find work.
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Research has called into question the value of adolescents being employed during their formative years.
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Rachel Lilley is teaching children how to prepare for an uncertain jobs future.