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From an Ivy League dean and a college admissions expert, a guide to help parents support their children as they navigate their way to college The College Conversation is a comprehensive resource for mapping the path through the college application process that provides practical advice and...

Ever wondered what it takes to be an electrician? Interested in a career that's both hands-on and pays well? Illuminating the Path: A Guide to Becoming an Electrician is the book you've been waiting for. It's written by a journeyman electrician, who learned the ropes the hard way and wants to help you jump-start your career more easily. This book covers everything you need to know to get started. You'll learn what electricians do, from the day-to-day tasks to the different roles and career stages like Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master.

This is not a test, nor does this book contain academic jargon or "gotcha" questions with quizzes. Life is the test, measured by how happy, healthy, wealthy and wise you are. This is more of a handbook of common and uncommon sense with simple explanations of the things in life that strangely aren’t taught in school. This book will help you map or remap your life to determine who and what is best for you.

How is it possible that both university graduates and unfilled job openings are both at record-breaking highs? Our world has changed. New and emerging occupations in every industry now require a combination of academic knowledge and technical ability. With rising education costs, mounting student debt, fierce competition for jobs, and the oversaturation of some academic majors in the workforce, we need to once again guide students toward personality-aligned careers and not just into college.

In this book, I share my personal journey from being stuck and lost to becoming the hero of my own life. You'll also discover stories of real-life heroes who overcame impossible odds to achieve greatness.