Practical Career Planning for Ambitious Teens

A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Passion, Exploring Careers, and Taking Action Toward Your Future—Including Real Life Exampless

De: River Ellington

Narrado por: Dwight Equitz

Is your teen answering the big question, “What’s next?” with a nervous shrug—or changing their mind every other week?

You want to see them confident, prepared, and excited for their future—not stressed or overwhelmed.

Practical Career Planning for Ambitious Teens gives you and your teen a clear, actionable path forward with an 8-step roadmap, 30 interactive exercises, 17 future-proof career paths, 10 job-landing hacks, and 6 networking moves.

It’s more than just career advice—it’s a powerful toolkit designed to build lasting clarity, real-world skills, and unstoppable motivation, helping your teen transition smoothly into adulthood with purpose and enthusiasm.

Here's what you'll get:

Eight-Step Roadmap—A clear, chapter-by-chapter guide that transforms wild dreams into concrete plans.

Thirty Interactive Exercises—Uncover your teen’s passions and strengths through fun, hands-on activities.

Ten Job & Internship Tips—Win early experience (and cash) with proven hacks for landing internships, part-time gigs, or side hustles.

Six Networking Moves—Connect with mentors and professionals using simple but powerful strategies.

Five Tools to Beat Setbacks—Help your teen bounce back stronger with mindset shifts, affirmations, and vision boards.

Seven Real Teen Success Stories—Inspire them with peers like Diego’s gaming-to-career glow-up.

Ten Must-Have Life Skills—Level up communication, problem-solving, time management, and more.

Five Chill Research Tricks—Explore careers stress-free with resources like the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Seven Ways to Own Your Path—Equip your teen to handle peer and parent pressure while staying true to themselves.

Why this audiobook?

Because the world changes fast—and so can your teen. Each chapter delivers practical, bite-sized steps they can tackle in minutes a day, while the included bonuses keep their momentum going.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Made Me Think About My Future Differently

He's even made a mini plan for the next year! I got this for my grandson and he used to feel totally lost when people asked what he wanted to do after high school. This book helped him figure out what he's actually interested in and what steps he can take now—not years from now. I liked the examples from real people because they made it feel doable for my grandson. It’s not boring or preachy, just super helpful if you want to start figuring things out early.

Career Clarity Unlocked

Listening to this audiobook gave me a clear, actionable plan for navigating my career path. The step-by-step approach helped me identify my passions and understand how to explore potential careers. Dwight's engaging narration kept me motivated and focused, and the real-life examples made the advice relatable. I now feel more confident and prepared to take proactive steps toward my future. This guide has been an invaluable resource for shaping my career journey.

Helpful and Encouraging Listen

I got this audiobook to listen to with my nieces because they’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed about what they want to do after high school. It turned out to be such a great resource for all of us.

The book breaks things down into really simple, doable steps and has lots of examples and exercises that got them thinking about what they actually enjoy and how to turn that into a career path. I loved that it focused not just on jobs but also on mindset, resilience, and confidence.

We had some great chats after listening, and I could see it helped ease some of their stress. I’d recommend this to any teen (or their family) who wants practical, positive guidance for figuring out the future.

Great book

This book is a great reliable source for me to help my teen brother! He is still in yhe process of figuring out what career path he wants to pursue, and how to create a strategy that will allow him to reach his goals in a reasonable timeframe without him being stress or feeling like a failure.

Career Prep for Teens: Roadmap to Success

Practical Career Planning for Ambitious Teens by River Ellington, narrated by Dwight Equitz, is a motivational and hands-on guide designed to help teens confidently map out their professional futures. With an 8-step roadmap, 30 interactive exercises, plus insider tips on internships, networking, and resilience, the book empowers young listeners to turn their passions into career plans in just over 3 hours.

Dwight Equitz’s engaging narration brings enthusiasm and clarity to each step, making it feel less like advice and more like a conversation with a mentor. Whether your teen is exploring interests or ready to take real-world action, this audiobook delivers practical tools and inspiration to build purpose and momentum—with no overwhelm.

Excellent Resource

This book is a valuable resource for teens curious about their future and how to feel confident, be proactive, and secure a path that will help them reach their goals. The author's presentation is clear and concise making comprehension easily obtained each skill discussed provides tools and strategies that will be a great help throughout your life.

Future Feels Clear

As I listened, I finally felt like I had a clear direction for what I want to do with my life. The real-life examples helped me see what steps to take next, without feeling overwhelmed. It gave me confidence that I don't have to have it all figured out at once. The narrator’s voice made everything sound relatable and motivating. I actually took notes and started making my own plan right after finishing.

Future Starts Here

Listening to this gave me such a clear picture of how to guide my teen through planning their future. The steps were practical, relatable, and easy to apply. Real-life examples made it feel grounded and inspiring at the same time. It helped my teen feel less overwhelmed and more in control. We’ve already started using some of the advice, and it’s been motivating for both of us.

Clear, Motivating, and Perfect for Teens (and Even

Practical Career Planning for Ambitious Teens is what I wish I had when I was younger, and it’s still incredibly useful now. The step-by-step structure makes figuring out your interests, goals, and action plan less overwhelming. The real-life examples are inspiring and the narration keeps things relatable. Whether you’re a teen trying to figure things out, a parent helping guide your child, or even an adult rethinking your path, this audiobook offers a lot. Highly recommended.

Great book and love that it has the digital version too!

I picked this up as a graduation gift but ended up using it for myself too! I love the audio for my busy life but having the free written version was a game changer for me to allow me to use the exercises and really think about what is next in knowing myself! Perfect gift for teens or adults!