In a world where artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping industries at lightning speed, one set of skills remains timeless: the ability to connect deeply with others. “Human connection jobs” – roles built on empathy, trust, communication, and ethical judgment – are becoming the most future-proof careers of our time. From counsellors to teachers, negotiators to community leaders, these professions thrive on qualities no machine can replicate. The roadmap below is designed to help parents nurture these skills from early childhood to adulthood, ensuring that by the time today’s grade schoolers enter the workforce, they are not just job-ready but human-ready. HUMAN CONNECTION CAREER ROADMAP (Ages 5–25) Stage 1: Foundations (Age 5–8) – Empathy, Listening, Curiosity Goals: Build emotional literacy, communication basics, and cooperative habits. Activities: Role-play & Imaginative Games: Pretend teacher, doctor, shopkeeper – to practise perspective-taking. Storyt...
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