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Student Voices: Eight Gen Z Teens Share Their Plans for Life After High School

Today’s high schoolers are embracing a wide variety of education and career pathways as they look to their future. To gain a deeper understanding of their plans, we gathered a group of students to share their hope and dreams, concerns and thoughts about the future.


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Student Voices
Eight high school students share their thoughts about their future education and career pathways.

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Student Voices: Meet Shawn
Shawn is a future electrician who is passionate about going to trade school to reach his dreams.

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Student Voices: Meet Miriam
Mariam is a high school senior who is focused on using her voice and storytelling to reach her professional goals.

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Student Voices: Meet Lee
Lee is a high school junior and artist who believes education will build a foundation for their future.

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Student Voices: Meet Naomi
Naomi is a high school sophomore who is pursuing her dreams to be both a D1 athlete and a pilot.

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Student Voices: Meet Olivia
Olivia is a high school junior and performer who struggles with the pressure to go to college.

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Student Voices: Meet Emmett
Emmett is a high school senior planning a gap year to pursue his interests before starting college.

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Student Voices: Meet Ricky
Ricky is a future therapist pursuing a military pathway to help him reach his professional goals.

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Student Voices: Meet Sam
Sam is a high schooler looking to match his passion for dance with a cosmetology career.