JOE KLIMCHAK
IN-GAME HOST, PITTSBURGH PIRATES
HELPING STUDENTS GET UNSTUCK
Depression, anxiety and low self-esteem are upending students' lives. There's a lack of focus in and out of the classroom and many teens are now questioning careers they once dreamed of. But there is hope and it can be grasped by any student with a simple change of mindset.
"I have sat through MANY assemblies in my 16 years of teaching, and yours, by far, was the most engaging, passionate, meaningful and interesting presentation I have ever seen."
AMANDA O'LEARY
Hempfield Area SD Teacher
"You have no idea how true to me your speech was. It sounded exactly like me. I just wanted you to know that your words were very helpful. You are the voice that students need to hear!"
BRODIE
Greenville JHS Student
"I was in a bit of a slump and feeling kind of lost, but today was the first day in a while that I have really thought about what I'm doing in life. Thank you for visiting our school today."
DARIUS
Northgate HS Student
"Joe is transparent and vulnerable in a manner that allows students to genuinely connect with his story. Hands down, Joe's story was the single best program I've seen."
BILL PARENTI
Seneca Valley Teacher & Coach
JOE'S MESSAGE
Youth speaker Joe Klimchak impacts and inspires students by sharing his personal story of how an ordinary kid with a speech impediment landed his dream job as an announcer in a Major League Baseball ballpark. Through relatable examples, Joe gives hope to teens who've lost sight of their goals or stopped dreaming altogether. His assemblies empower students to spend more time taking small action steps toward getting better at a skill and less time comparing themselves to others. Joe also shares how expecting failures, creating opportunities and showing kindness help make any dream job possible.
JOE HELPS STUDENTS . . .
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Build self-confidence
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Boost self-esteem
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Lower stress and anxiety
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Dream again
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Believe their dream career is possible
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Get motivated to learn new skills
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Become more resilient
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Actively seek opportunities
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Improve soft skills
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