melody Rosabal blog post #2

 πŸŒ Preparing for the Future: Exploring Careers, Family, Education, and Mental Health


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πŸ’Ό Adapting to a Changing World: The Economy and Career Opportunities




Emily, Rebecca, Alux, Alyssa, Jalssa, Michel, and Guillermo led a great presentation showing how the economy and careers are constantly evolving. Technology — especially artificial intelligence (AI) and automation — is reshaping jobs at a fast pace.

    •    Lifelong learning is now more important than ever.

    •    The gig economy is growing, giving people more flexible work options.

    •    Green jobs and sustainability are creating new career paths.

    •    Having specialized skills and being adaptable is key to staying competitive.





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🏫 The Power of Family and Education Working Together





Next, Bryant, Charle, Erik, Kevin, Leandro, Manuela, and Kevin Bernadine focused on how family and education work together to help students succeed.

    •    Family support boosts academic success and emotional well-being.

    •    Technology allows schools and families to stay connected.

    •    Schools are working to overcome cultural barriers and time challenges to better support families.

    •    Inclusive school environments create better outcomes for all students.






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πŸ’– Balancing Mental Health and Social Life in a Digital World






Omar, Melody, Williams, Angelina, Vinka, Sebastian, Ketsia, and Steven addressed how mental health and social life are affected by constant digital connectivity.

    •    Social media challenges: FOMO, comparisons, cyberbullying.

    •    Positives: Building communities and self-expression.

    •    Healthy habits: Time limits, positive content, and offline connections.




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πŸ”— Looking at the Big Picture: Our Future Depends on Balance




All three presentations showed how closely connected our economy, families, education, and mental health really are.

    •    Strong economy = More career options

    •    Family and school partnerships = Student success

    •    Good mental health = Happier, healthier lives


A huge thank you to all presenters for sharing their knowledge and inspiring us to build a better, more balanced future.


✨ What part of these topics stood out the most to you? Let’s discuss in the comments!

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