Why Talent Isn’t Enough: Opening Doors for Young People | Bryan Soudrain
Bryan Soudrain · Junior Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Why do talented young people struggle to find opportunities when they’re ready to work?
About This Conversation
Host Irvans Augustin talks with Bryan Soudrain, founder and president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Florida, about the barriers young people face when trying to enter the professional world.
After struggling to find a law internship as a teenager, Bryan began building a network that connects students with businesses, mentors, and internships. They discuss why access to relationships matters, how young people can show their ambition, and what businesses can do to support emerging talent.
In This Conversation
Why a first professional opportunity is so hard to find
Bryan’s search for a law internship
Building the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Why mentorship and business relationships matter
Connecting education with real-world careers
How businesses can invest in the next generation
About the Guest
Bryan Soudrain is the founder and president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Florida, which connects students with mentors, internships, and businesses. He is also a law student at the University of Miami.
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