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Kee to Success: Student Careers Guide

Mr Kee is a high school teacher who worked in the automotive industry as a project manager/engineer. He believes Careers is the most important subject you can take because there's no other course that will change your quality of life like knowledge that it gives you. Through Mr Kee's 14 year career as an educator and guidance counselor he has helped many students find their way to a successful and happy career.This podcast contains interviews with professionals and Mr Kee's grads to give you the knowledge you need to get an edge into finding a career you will love.

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#53 Marketing Major to PWC Manager - Nicholas Kriss - Part 3

February 02, 2026 • Vernon Kee

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What if the things you enjoy in high school—and the way you talk to people—matter more for your future career than you realize?

This episode wraps up my three-part conversation with a former student who is now a manager at a major professional firm. In this final part, we connect the dots between high school experiences and long-term career success, focusing on what actually helps people move into leadership roles.

We dig into practical advice students can use right now: setting meaningful goals, communicating with confidence, balancing work and life, and learning how to connect with people from different backgrounds. We also revisit how interests that began in high school, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and card collecting, evolved into a real side business—and why those experiences mattered far beyond the hobby itself.

As the conclusion to this interview, this episode reflects on how small choices, genuine interests, and strong people skills can shape your future. It’s a student-focused, honest look at how careers are built over time.