New Black Career Guide, More Than Entertainers Aims to Inspire Black Youth and Support Local Non-Profit Organizations
Career Book Features Young Black Professionals To Inspire Black Youth
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Aurora, IL (BlackNews.com) - With the emerging impact of globalization on the U.S. economy, author C. B. Schooler wants black youth to understand that pursuing education/highly specialized skills can help lead them to prosperity. "For our own economic survival, black youth must begin to collectively excel in the classroom. Today, too many black youth place all their energies into pursuing long-shot dreams of being entertainment superstars, and when those dreams don't materialize they become unnecessarily trapped in a cycle of poverty," explains the author. Importantly, C.B. Schooler believes black youth must first be sold on the value of education. According to the author, simply pointing fingers and shouting get an education won't work.
More Than Entertainers exposes black youth to a variety of career opportunities by featuring 35 black male and female professionals from across the country, who share their personal insight and offer words of encouragement. (The vast majority of the participants are males under the age of 35 years old). Educational requirements, potential employers, and expected pay are detailed for each career path. Entrepreneur avenues are also highlighted, and professional career organizations' web sites are listed to foster mentoring. Simply, More Than Entertainers intends to open the possibilities for black youth. "As Americans, black youth can be whoever they want to be, but they first need to see people like themselves in diverse roles. They need to understand that entertainment is not the only path to success for blacks," says the author.
The introduction of the book speaks directly to black youth on why education/specialized skill attainment is important as well as addresses obstacles to their success including: negative peer pressure, pop culture influences, and the adverse effect product marketing has had on shaping youth values. It also challenges black youth to become better critical thinkers.
More Than Entertainers is also positioned to be a fundraising product for local churches and professional/community-based organizations. "We need more creative ways to promote the idea of education within the black community. More Than Entertainers is more complimentary to many organizations' mission statements than cookies and candy," Schooler explains.
The website www.blackcareerbook.com serves as the primary distribution point for the book; however, the book can be found at select black-orientated book stores across the country through A&B Distributors, Inc.
The author would to speak to youth and community groups across the country about his vision of blacks collectively succeeding through education/skill attainment. For more information on the book and the author please visit www.blackcareerbook.com
CONTACT:
Charles B. Schooler
cbschooler@blackcareerbook.com
630-390-5067 www.blackcareerbook.com
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