Overcoming Challenges to Reach your Goals

Listen to Chris Mamakos, Operations Manager at Verizon, discuss what motivates him to do the job he does.

PA Standards:

  • Career Awareness and Preparation
  • Career Acquisition

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals
  • Explain the relationship of career training programs to employment opportunities.
  • Explain and demonstrate the importance of essential workplace skills: communication, leadership, and team building.

Appropriate for grades 8-12

Time: 6 minutes