About Us
“...interests are not discovered through introspection. Instead, interests are triggered by interactions with the outside world. The process of interest discovery can be messy, serendipitous, and inefficient. This is because you can't really predict with certainty what will capture your attention and what won't...Without experimenting, you can't figure out which interests will stick, and which won't.”
— Angela Duckworth, Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success
About Us
We are professionals and educators who strive to guide students in discovering paths to professions they are interested in. It is our belief that when students target their interests into careers, they will gain knowledge within that field, become active players in their educational journey, and be motivated to stay in school, channeling their coursework and activities into a rewarding and successful career.
Our Mission
You Are Needed helps high school students discover a wide variety of career opportunities through real-world connections with industry professionals, and serves as a pathway to education and training required for any number of future opportunities. We empower students to discover their passion in life, and steer them onto the optimal educational path to achieve their goals.
Our Goal
Our goal is to partner with professionals from a wide variety of vocations to help students discover their own passion and channel their education and training into a thriving future career. Through in-person and online forums, one-on-one exchanges, and mentorships, students are introduced to professionals who share their journeys and help to guide youth to an empowering and fulfilling future.