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What does career success look like when you're just starting out?

In this episode of Detroit Youth Rising, Bobbi, president of the Detroit Phoenix Center Youth Action Board, sits down with Elijah and Justin to talk about the path to building a career. They open up about their personal dreams—Elijah's interest in psychology and Justin's passion for finance—and the questions they're asking themselves as they imagine the future.

The conversation dives into the real challenges young people face when thinking about work. Elijah and Justin explore the skills they'll need, the importance of determination, and the obstacles that come with breaking into competitive fields. They also reflect on their first jobs at DPC, where they learned the fundamentals of professionalism, teamwork, and what it means to show up ready to succeed.

Throughout the episode, the youth share powerful insights on what career success means to them—not just money or titles, but finding work that is meaningful and sustainable. Their reflections highlight the resilience, curiosity, and honesty of young people navigating big decisions about their futures, offering inspiration for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to turn ambition into opportunity.

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