It may seem that the skills a Youth Counselor acquires working in the outdoors have little relevance to a corporate boardroom-but that is not the case.
"Youth Counselors become incredibly skilled in time management and problem solving techniques that are relevant to any corporate experience," said Robyn Roett, the director of recruiting for Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA). "Youth Counselors master patience and conflict resolution, as well as become excellent leaders despite difficult circumstances."
It is doubtful that getting a new assistant vice president to meet expectations could be any more of a challenge than helping 10 troubled teenagers to exceed theirs.
"Youth Counselors learn to set reasonable expectations," Roett said. "Our counselors will see success unfold before their eyes-they give and receive constructive feedback continually. These valuable experiences become the foundation for any career."
EYA is seeking counselors for outdoor therapy programs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Vermont, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Rhode Island and Ohio. For more information, call 1-800-222-1473 or see www.eckerdyouth.org.
Many of the skills that Youth Counselors develop pay dividends in the corporate world. |
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