What skill deficits exist for teens in 2023 - Jay Gosselin and Michelle Dittmer share their observations

In today’s episode we invite the fabulous Jay Gosselin from Discover Year, a certified Canadian post-secondary program that fosters confidence, resilience and equips students with the skills they need to succeed in their transition from adolescence into adulthood through their one-year life skills program. 

We all know the pandemic was a rocky time for everyone, but Michelle and Jay unpack the many areas where youth were impacted and ultimately the skills deficits resulting from this.  They also dive deeper into how gap years are the perfect way to build on these skills to help young people get back on track! 

Take a listen! 

Topics Discussed

• The major setbacks and obstacles faced by youth including social and mental health issues. 
• How such issues have become barriers for youth to make an effective transitions from adolescence to young adulthood
• The challenges with having difficult conversations with your young person and CanGap resources that you can tap into. 
• How discover year through experiential learning and exceptional mentor support helps the development of critical soft skills that students are missing 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Mentioned Podcast Episode “Alum Series: Alex & Rhys - Becoming Friends and Making Progress”  

• Check out Discover Year! 
• Get support to light up your gap year! Book a free 30-min call: https://www.cangap.ca/call

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