Credentialing, Upskilling, and Continuous Learning
In the fall of 2022, amid the frenzy of college applications, Deborah’s son Drake found himself questioning what those around him—and society—had often told him was the path to career success. With a strong academic and athletic record, the path to an Ivy League school or the US Naval Academy seemed clear. Yet Drake questioned the true value of this conventional path, feeling disconnected from the promise of happiness and success it seemed to offer. Soon he chose an unorthodox route and decided to postpone college indefinitely to explore a life defined by his passions and values, not by societal expectations.
Drake’s journey of self-discovery took him away from the structured life ...
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