YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Spirituality in Public Service | Ashwani Jain
Career & Networking | HS
As public servants, we often focus on being a part of something bigger than us, and on providing value to those in our communities and those around us. Public service helps us take the abstract concepts of spirituality - the principles of compassion, gratitude, integrity, awareness, respect, inclusion and interconnectedness - and put them into practice.
Starting a Non-Profit | Nitin Shah
Social Issues | JNF
There are limitations for religious organizations to perform various humanitarian activities. The Jain Center of Southern California learned that lesson and decided to start a non-religious, non-profit organization called Anekant Community Center. We will discuss the reasons, challenges and process of starting a non-profit organization to do humanitarian activities in the US and all around the world.
Staying Ahead of the Curve: How to Plan for a Job in the Future, Right Now | Prem Jain Career & Networking | College/JNF
Technology is quickly changing industries that are ripe for disruption. Uber came for the taxi industry just like Amazon came for retail. Al continues to strike a fear of jobs being replaced by automation. In career planning, it is best to be well-prepared for these technologies and embrace them, as they aren't going away soon. This involves planning, education, and staying on top of the trends to ensure that your next job isn't going to be outsourced -- to a robot.
Stress: The Snowball Effect | Mitesh Shah
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Jain Lifestyle | HS/College
STRESS! We all have it! Some of us cope with it better than others. Join Mitesh for a fun, interactive, and open dialogue about things that add stress to our daily lives and hopefully we can all leave the session with better ways to manage it.
Study Abroad Panel - Uprooting Yourself | Parshva Vakharia, Vicki Shah, Virag Vora Jain Lifestyle | HS/College
Studying abroad allows for personal development in a way that would not have been possible by staying at home. Traveling the world gives you the opportunity to learn new languages, to immerse yourself in different cultures, and create unforgettable memories. This session will give you insight into an opportunity that allows you to learn, experience, discover, adapt and gain life lessons. Ask the panelists about their experiences studying abroad!
Success in Business: Facing the Headwinds | Parag Doshi
Career & Networking | JNF
In this session, Parag Doshi will share strategies for achieving success in business as an entrepreneur and as a Jain. He will share his insights into going against the conventional wisdom and achieving success when doing the opposite of others, and highlight times that he has looked to Jainism to guide him in business.
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