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Mr. David Jeter Addresses the Generation Gaps in Corporate America Giving Students Advice on How to Stand Out
On Monday, October 19, 2015, Pine-Richland Future Business Leaders of America (PR-
FBLA) kicked off its speaker series and welcomed Mr. David Jeter. Mr. Jeter spoke on the
influence and impact of generations and the drastic differences between “Baby Boomers,”
“Generation X,” Generation Y,” and “Generation Z.” Mr. Jeter is a professional in the finance
industry for 23 years. He is friendly, outgoing, and enjoys answering other people’s questions.
His passion is providing solutions for people who request financial assistance.
Mr.Jeter explained the differences between “Generation Z” and previous
generations. His topic is focused on “Generation Z,” being that the students of PR-FBLA could
easily relate. “Generation Z” is the first digital/global generation; a generation that does not
know how to cope without smart phones. Economic instabilities, occurring from 2000-2002 and
in 2008, created for a generation that craved security and creative freedom in a corporate setting.
“Generation Z” has passion and innovation and approximately 95% of this generation continues
to college after high school. This generation, Mr. Jeter explains, relies heavily on parent/guardian
relationships.
Mr. Jeter further illustrated the gaps that “Generation Z” experiences. These are as
follows:
1. A need for personal responsibility
2. Increased optimism
3. Stronger strength evaluation
4. A need to take care of selves outside of work to provide for a healthier work setting
This speaker prompted students to escape the stereotypical norms associated with
“Generation Z.” It was stated that students should do the unexpected to stand out from their
generation. Thank you to Mr. David Jeter for sharing his time and expertise with the students of
PR-FBLA.