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Discover Your Purpose
Name the strengths, interests and values that point toward work worth building a life around.
Free Live WorkshopOnlineGrades 8–12 & Families
The Future Mogul Blueprint
Discover Your Purpose. Design Your Path. Fund Your Future.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CT
- Cost
- Free · No purchase
Hosted by Jessica LaShawn Consulting · Powered by Mogul Academy
The Blueprint
Three moves toward a legacy that changes the future.
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Design Your Path
See the real routes after high school — and how to compare them side by side as a family.
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Fund Your Future
Understand the basics of paying for the next step, and the questions to ask before you commit.
Who Is This For
Built for families planning together.
Parents & Guardians
Who want to support their student's next step without guessing.
Students in Grades 8–12
Who are curious about what comes after high school.
Adult Students
Ages 18 and older who are planning their own path.
Educators & Mentors
Who guide young people and want a family-friendly framework.
Design Your Path
More than one road leads to success.
We'll compare four common pathways side by side, so families can weigh time, cost, learning style and goals. Timeframes below are typical ranges and vary by program.
Degree
Typically 2–4+ years
What it is: College or university coursework toward an associate, bachelor's or higher degree.
Often a fit for: Students drawn to fields that require a degree, or who want broad academic study.
Trade
Often months to 2 years
What it is: Hands-on training at a technical school or program in a skilled field.
Often a fit for: Students who learn by doing and like building, fixing or making.
Apprenticeship
Often 1–5 years
What it is: Paid, on-the-job training with an employer plus related instruction.
Often a fit for: Students who want to earn while they learn under a mentor.
Certificate
Often weeks to a year
What it is: A focused credential in one specific skill or role.
Often a fit for: Students who want a fast, targeted way to test or enter a field.
Sample Agenda
90 minutes, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CT.
Planned duration is 90 minutes. Times are approximate and may shift slightly live.
11:00 AM
Welcome & the Mogul Mindset
Why planning early is a gift, not pressure.
11:15 AM
Discover Your Purpose
A guided reflection families can do together.
11:35 AM
Design Your Path
Degree, trade, apprenticeship and certificate — compared plainly.
11:55 AM
Fund Your Future
Funding basics and the questions to bring to counselors and programs.
12:10 PM
Your Family Blueprint
Leave with a simple one-page plan of next steps.
12:20 PM
Live Q&A & Close
Bring your questions.
Your Host
Jessica LaShawn
Founder, Jessica LaShawn Consulting · Mogul Academy
Jessica LaShawn leads Jessica LaShawn Consulting and Mogul Academy, where she designs curriculum, youth programs and business education that help young people and families plan with purpose. In this workshop she brings that work into one clear, family-friendly session.
About Mogul AcademyFree Registration
Reserve your free seat.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Central (Chicago) · Live online.
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