All too often our educated children come away with high marks in school curriculum, but have little understanding of critical life skills.
Sadly, the educational system simply does not teach our kids enough about the real world to help them find their best path to successful living.
That’s what we do at Skills for Success.
It’s not uncommon for kids to excel in school subjects, many of whom make their parents and teachers glow with pride for their academic achievements -- certainly an achievement deserving of accolades, but it begs the question: Are these kids equipped to take on the demands and challenges of the real world with the critical life skills they need to really thrive?
That was the concern of Sherry Erickson, the founder of Skills for Success. After spending more than 20 years tutoring math students from middle school to college, she noticed that as each student progressed, they showed signs of struggles with responsibilities and decision-making outside the classroom. Simple things like managing a bank account, how to maintain a car, and how to articulate their own opinions and ideas.
That’s where Sherry Erickson decided she could make a difference. Skills for Success is an inspiring 8-hour program designed to prepare graduates for the next step of their journey, guiding them to identify and build critical life skills, both personally and professionally.
The Skills for Success program was developed and is taught by accomplished educational and industry professionals. The 8-hour program includes real-world applications covering topics designed to be easy to grasp, internalize, and put to use immediately. The five program segments include:
- How to Make Money
- How to Keep & Grow Money
- How to Be Efficient
- How to Self-Advocate
- How to Keep Yourself Safe
For parents who have previously sent their child to Sherry Erickson for math tutoring over the years, we are pleased to offer $100 off the Skills for Success program. Having had the opportunity to see first-hand how Sherry’s tutoring skills make a difference, we believe these same parents will readily understand the value of what this program offers.
Parents of high school graduates or college graduates are encouraged to give their graduate a learning resource that will introduce and internalize thought-provoking concepts of real-life skills. Participants will learn how to better navigate life’s challenges with more career success, personal joy and satisfaction, financial independence, and self-advocacy.
For those who ask, “Why do you have 99 in your web address?” our answer is simple. There may be 99 different ways to do most things, but Skills for Success has cut to the chase to curate what helps people of any age learn critical life skills and how to use them effectively.
Skills for Success
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Campbell Centre, 8250 Central Expressway at Caruth Haven - Dallas, TX.
Program Dates: Saturdays: May 7 - May 21 - May 28 - June 11 - June 25
Registration Deadline: 3 Days Prior to Each Program Date
Cost: $799 per student for the one-day (8 hr.) session. (Workbooks included)
Receive $100 off if your child has previously had math tutoring with Sherry Erickson.
