Health Is a Right — Not a Privilege

My name is Mariana Lainfiesta. I am currently living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. As a psychology intern at Hospital General San Juan de Dios, I give workshops once a month about health. Throughout my six months working here, I’ve come…

Why is it so hard to get along?

There have always been attempts to figure out and explain why people often just can’t get along. One of the oldest attempts is in the bible; In the story of the Tower of Babel, the people of the world come…

Education isn’t preparing youth for jobs of the future

The world is changing faster than ever in our history. If we’re seeking to evolve and meet a new era of human existence, we need to make education a top priority and develop a new appreciation of its importance. Here’s…

Why don’t the youth possess the soft skills needed for today’s job...

Nowadays, a lot of jobs are available for graduates to be employed and to earn a fair amount of income. However, it is believed that the youth is facing joblessness not because there is a lack of jobs out there,…

Leadership skills – the missing piece for youth employment?

Universities teach a lot about hard skills and theories, but when it comes to being able to implement the learnings in practice, a lot of young people find it difficult. This has also been noticed by many employers who say…

“Unfortunately”, your application has been rejected

“Thank you for applying for a position in our company. Unfortunately, we chose not to proceed with your application.” These words are painfully familiar to a lot of Millennials starting their careers. We are eager to get a job to…