a career strategy masterclass for 6th-9th graders
Equip your child with a toolkit for life
Join an exclusive program where students use AI and real-world business frameworks to turn their passions into meaningful career paths – and build a plan for purposeful growth.
Led by Yoshi Tryba, a Brown University graduate and EdTech product leader who has launched dozens of educational apps used by millions and generate $50M+ in revenue.
Learn to navigate uncertainty
There are countless career paths – but for many kids, it can feel like they’re limited to just a few obvious choices.
At the same time, AI, social media, and global events are changing job markets faster than ever.
In business, leaders use simple strategy to navigate uncertainty. Those same tools can help your child think clearly about their own future.
If your child is unsure about what’s next – and you want to help them explore their options with creativity and confidence – this program is for them.
Beyond college prep – a life strategy
Connect passion to possibility
Discover the many ways interests and talents can be pursued across professions and industries.
Apply business frameworks
Define the goals and milestones while identifying the key risks and challenges to be overcome.
Prepare for AI
Use AI to brainstorm, research, and clarify thinking. Learn to adapt to an ever-changing job market.
Craft a career roadmap
Create an action plan to explore your options and build your skills.
How it Works
1. Career Discovery
Students will craft a career opportunity map that connects their passions to a wide range of potential career paths.
They’ll draw on frameworks like 5 Whys, Rapid Ideation, Affinity & Pathway Mapping, and Gap Analysis to explore options and clarify their thinking.
2. Tradeoff Analysis
Students will build a pro-con analysis evaluating the risks and tradeoffs between career paths.
They’ll use frameworks like PESTLE, SWOT, Scenario Planning, Known Unknowns, and the Decision Matrix, to weigh personal and external factors to make informed decisions.
3. Growth Strategy
Students will design a personal learning plan to clarify and pursue a fulfilling career path.
They’ll apply frameworks like Guiding Policy, Milestones, OKRs, SMART Goals, and the Eisenhower Matrix to set direction, prioritize actions, and stay focused on what matters most.
Meet your guide
Based in Cambridge MA, Yoshi Tryba is a product leader with 10+ years of experience in education technology.
Millions use the apps he’s launched including MindTap college textbooks, Cengage AP Test Prep, and edutainment apps for brands like K’nex, Jungle Book, and TechStars.
Most recently, he grew the Instructional Strategies product for teachers from $4M to $20M in annual revenue at Ellevation Education (acquired by Curriculum Associates).
As a top graduate from Brown University and Northfield Mount Hermon, Yoshi knows how to succeed at premier institutions and achieve a fulfilling career.
Offerings
Virtual
✓ 10 weeks; 2 hours weekly
✓ 3:30-5:30 EST | M-Th – Fall 2025
✓ 6th-9th graders; capped at 12 students
✓ Requires: LLM chatbot, Google Drive and Miro
In Person – Boston
✓ Curriculum adapted to your program
✓ Flexible schedule
✓ Family & community showcase
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