Careers: Charting Your Course
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question we have all been asked. But all of us might not have an answer...
Are you having a hard time deciding on a career? Encountering difficulties in finding the right path? Do you have absolutely no idea what you want your major to be? If you are struggling with any of these things, this podcast is for you.
Welcome to Careers: Charting Your Course. My name is Elina Suri, and I am delighted that you are here!
Statistics show that 75% of students in both high school and college are unsure about the field they would like to pursue. Whether you are part of that 75% or identify with the 25% that already has a plan, Careers: Charting Your Course will give you an insight into what different professions and jobs are really like. You will meet a wide range of incredible people from all walks of life and get to learn about their journey, what they love about their career, and more.
I hope that you will learn something new and valuable from this podcast, and I hope that each episode will bring you one step closer to uncovering your path!
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Careers: Charting Your Course
Clint Valladares: Musician/Talent Manager
My guest today is Mr. Clint Valladares. Originally from Mumbai, India, Mr. Valladares is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and the Senior Director of Global Engagement for the Middle East and India. Mr. Valladares played a key role in the expansion of the Berklee City Music Network since joining Berklee as part of the staff in 2009, building a network of organizations across the United States and Canada and focusing on delivering high-quality music instruction to children from underprivileged communities. He also co-founded the Berklee India Exchange in 2013 with the goal of establishing a platform for cultural exchange. Mr. Valladares has also worked as an artist’s representative; he had a significant role in the launch of Music Talent of Boston, a booking agency for the American Federation of Musicians, as the director of the organization. He has worked with domestic artists like musicians from the Boston Pops Orchestra, as well as international and Oscar-winning Bollywood artists like A.R. Rahman.
Resources:
Breathonance - Mr. Valladares’s initiative with Dr. Amit Anand
Boston Leadership Institute - programs in various disciplines, including business
Tufts Pre-College - programs in various disciplines, including business
Berklee Summer Programs - summer programs at the Berklee College of Music
NEC - programs at the New England Conservatory