Matthew Bullington

Workshops

Understanding the Phases of High School:

Want to know what your teen should be focusing on to prepare for college and a career? In this session we will break high-school down into four crucial phases that build on each other, and give you the tools to determine what should be the priority for this next year, how to be career focused (rather than just preparing for college), and even talk about often-overlooked phase that comes after high school.

My Teen Has No Direction, What Should I Do?

What do you do if your teen has no idea what major/career they want to pursue? Or maybe they have an idea, but you’re not sure they really understand what’s involved (or the likelihood of getting a job)? In this session we’ll give you a 4-step framework to help your teen explore career fields that play to their strengths, how to de-romanticize jobs, and how to help your teen find direction for what they should pursue.

Beyond the College Hype: A Smarter Way to Approach High School

Stop the college-or-bust mindset! Learn how to help your teen explore career paths first, then determine whether college, trade school, or another route makes the most sense. We’ll discuss how to identify your teen’s natural strengths and connect those to potential careers before jumping into college or trade school prep.

Creating a Career-Focused High School Plan

Get practical steps for building a 4-year high school plan centered around your teen’s career interests. Learn how to choose relevant courses, find internship opportunities, and select the right tools (like dual enrollment or certification programs) based on your teen’s goals rather than just checking boxes.