Outlook 2009

Values and Society

New generations, new values. "Self-reliance and cooperation will become prevalent societal values as Generation X and Generation Y replace the baby-book generation. Gen Xers and Gen Yers are high­ly entrepreneurial. They are also very socially aware. Societies can expect more small-business activity, more social activism, and political parties." Potential Growth Careers: Entrepreneurs, Grassroots Organizers, Nonprofit Professionals, Politicians

-Marvin J. Cetron and Owen Davies, "Trends Shaping Tomorrow's World-Part One,"

More people will consume ethically.More people are becoming concerned with reducing their carbon footprint and buy­ing products that have been produced in an ethical and ecofriend-ly manner. "Corporations will increasingly lure customers by pro­moting their ethics in hiring practices (e.g., diversity in the board­room, limited outsourcing), research and development standards (e.g, no animal testing), and philanthropic activity." Potential Growth Careers: Chief Diversity Officers, Public Relations Specialists, Research Scientists

-Andy Hines, "Global Trends in Culture, Infrastructure, and Values,"

Organized religions appeal is declining in the United States.Despite a US population increase of 40 percent since 1973, attendance at religious congregations is declining slightly. This is causing some religious branches to close schools and churches.

-World Trends & Forecasts

Capitalism  in  China could spur growth  in  religion.
Tumultuous change is occurring in China as a result of the intro­duction of capitalism and modernization. Many Chinese are "yearning for stabilizing influences." Potential Growth Careers: Clergy, Missionaries

-Tomorrow in Brief

US cultural hegemony may be over."The days of US and First World dominance over the world's culture and economy may be over. World-improving ideas are being generated from countries long viewed as inconsequential players on the international scene.

-Andy Hines, "Global Trends in Culture, Infrastructure, and Values,"

Upcoming Meetings

• YC Graduation Rate Focus Group: Monday July 13th 2:00pm WIB Office
• WCTF CAMP Meeting: Monday July 13th 3:30pm WIB Office
• WIB New Member Orientation: Thursday July 23rd 1:30pm Career Opportunities 372 North St Hyannis
• WIB Leadership Committee Meeting: Thursday July 23rd 3:30 Career Opportunities 372 North St Hyannis