A foremost speaker to teen audiences,
Jerry connects with students on a level they understand, appreciate, and accept. Combining practical skills and concepts
with appropriate humor, Jerry engages both middle and high school students with ease.
If you need a strong assembly
speaker that motivates, a commencement speaker that will encourage and inspire, or a workshop leader that will fully equip,
Jerry is simply the person you need to have at your next event.
"The greatest determination between success and failure
is your
attitude"
In this dynamic presentation, Whether You Think You Can Or Think You Can't, You're Right,
Jerry clearly shows how:
How people notice your attitude quickly!
How others make a determination about you based on how you carry yourself at school, home, and in the workplace
Three ways you can make a positive attitude change at your school RIGHT NOW!
Stories that connect with your students and encourage them to change a poor attitude to an infectious one!
And so much more!
If your hope is that these next 45 minutes are worth taking students
out of valuable class time, you WON'T be disappointed. Your students will not only be engaged, inspired, encouraged,
challenged, and equipped, but they will change how they view the world and themselves. You might even see them
change.
NOTE: The above promotional video reflects Jerry's ability
to connect to audiences, his use of humor, and his authority as a speaker. This above video and any
other videos throughout this website (www.jerryackerman.net) can be used without permission for advertising and marketing purposes. References are provided upon
request, but other video/media materials is limited to the content on this website.
Workshops
Secrets of Success
This presentation
is focused on four key concepts that, if followed, lead to a successful future, including:
Listening Skills
Time
Management
Attitude
Direction
So, Do You Know What It Takes?
This workshop focuses on helping students understand the financial responsibility it takes to live on their own.
In this workshop, students will:
Create a budget on their own and see if it measures up to
real statistics!
Be encouraged to seek post-secondary education and/or opportunities in order
to advance their career and potential!
Get a "reality check" on what things cost,
how costs are determined, and surprising things they will be responsible for on their own!
Technology 101: The Need to Know It and
the Need to Avoid It
(New
workshop for 2008!)
This workshop explores
the extent, breadth, and lurking dangers of technology in the lives of students. In this workshop, students
will:
Realize the impact technology will have on their careers no matter what career he/she
chooses!
The need to engage and embrace technology instead of being fearful of it and ignoring
the influence it has on our culture.
Understand the dangers of the ever-evolving world of technology
and how to protect yourself!
School
comments and reviews
"Thanks for a great job
last Friday. The comments we received from the counselors were ALL positive."
Jeff Alexander, Assistant Principal, Muncie Area Career
Center
"Every faculty
member has commented on the students' desire to continue discussing and meditating on these teachings. Jerry was open and honest."
Suzanne Y., Calvary
Academy
"I wish someone would have shared this wisdom when I was a teenager! Jerry has a
direct, but humorous delivery, that keeps young folks listening and engaged."
Sal Russo, Calvary Academy
"I
feel Jerry has an incredible ability to connect with youth. He taught how to make sure that
relationships are true and pleasing."
Megan C., Brick, New Jersey
"Jerry had a great rapport with the students ... kept the students involved in the presentation."
Denise
B.
"He really connected with the kids. Used humor and stories the kids could
relate to."
Shelbyville
High School, Westfield High School, Noblesville High School, Carmel
High School, Triton-Central High School, Warren Central High School, J. Everitt Light Career Center, Walker Career Center, Lawrence Central
High School, Lawrence North High School, Arlington High School, Brownsburg
High School, Ben Davis High School, North Central High School, Crawfordsville
High School, Anderson High School, Fishers Freshman Academy, Calvary
Academy, Hamilton Heights High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School, Elwood High School, Center Grove High School, Greenwood High School,
Career 9 Career Center, Muncie High School, Monroe High
School, Alexandria High School, Aresenal Tech High School, Greenfield
High School, Terre Haute South High School, McKenzie Career Center, Southport High School, Decatur Central High School, Pike High School,
Beech Grove High School, Speedway High School, Broad Ripple
High School, Pendleton High School, Sheridan High School, New
Palestine High School, Mt. Vernon High School, Eastern Hancock High School, Lapel High School, Southwestern High School,
Waldron High School,
Morristown High School, Zionsville High School, Western
Boone High School, Plainfield High School, Cascade High School
