Welcome to Streaming Futures, a free, web-based show dedicated to helping teens choose the right career path. We have over 90 streaming video interviews on our site with career professionals from all different industries.
If you have any comments or questions, be sure to contact our career experts by email: sf@kidzonline.org or on AOL Instant Messenger; our screen name is StreamingFutures.
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Matthew Hart - Chief Operating Officer, Hilton Hotels
As the COO for Hilton Hotels, Matthew Hart is responsible for all operational aspects of the 2,200+ hotels and 70,000+ employees. In this interview, Matt talks about the hospitality industry, the jobs available and how to get to the top as he has done. [14:08 ]
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Charlie Rose - Host, Charlie Rose Show Known around the world as one of the most engaging, thorough and through-provoking interviewers on television, Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist Charlie Rose shares his secrets for success, giving advice to aspiring young journalists for high school, college, internships and the workplace [11:30]
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David Neeleman, Founder and CEO, JetBlue Airways
The poster boy for entrepreneurship and successful business leadership, David Neeleman has been starting prosperous companies since his early years of college. Attention deficit disorder made school difficult for David, but proved no challenge for him in the business world. Now working with his third airline, JetBlue profits continue to climb with customer and employee satisfaction at the highest levels in the industry. In this interview, David describes what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and leader, and why most companies fail by neglecting to treat their customers and employees as humans.
[25:22]
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Mitch Kupchak - General Manager for the Los Angeles Lakers At some point every kid dreams of one day playing in the big leagues, becoming the next Michael Jordan or Emmitt Smith. Well here’s a new perspective—what about being the person who hires the professional athletes and their coaches? Mitch Kupchak, a former NBA player, has insightful advice for teens interested in the business and management side of the sports franchise.
[20:39]
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Atoosa Rubenstein, Editor-in-Chief, Seventeen Magazine
Atoosa Rubenstein was only 26 when she started CosmoGirl! magazine, making her the youngest editor in Hearst Magazines' 100 years. After proving her talent with CosmoGirl!, Atoosa was quickly recruited by other major magazines, finally landing in her current role as the head honcho at Seventeen. In this interview, Atoosa talks about her key to success and advice for teens that want to become just as successful by age 26.
[22:03]
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Bill Keller - Executive Editor of New York Times What does it take to become the head honcho at the largest newspaper in America? In this interview, Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Keller talks about his rise to success at the New York Times, and how teenagers can start getting prepared for prosperous journalism careers through internships and jobs at local media outlets. [25:56] |
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Ivan Seidenberg - CEO of Verizon A living example of how dedication, matched with good work ethic and a desire to keep learning can make all the difference, Ivan Seidenberg went from being a cable-splicer's assistant 37 years ago, to his current role as the CEO of the nation's largest telephone company. In this interview, Ivan tells teens about the telecommunications industry, and gives advice for success in any career. [22:37] |
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Gale Norton, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
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Danny Spriggs, Deputy Director, U.S. Secret Service
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