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Generation Y

Generation Y. Programming and Marketing. 60+ million Born between 1980 and 2000 Most age-diverse group of parents “Found generation” (Zemke, Raines and Filipczak, 2000) Advocated for and assisted in every way. Always had ATMs, VCRs, PCs, CDs, MTV, CNN, SUVs, cell phones and bottled water

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Generation Y

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  1. Generation Y Programming and Marketing

  2. 60+ million Born between 1980 and 2000 Most age-diverse group of parents “Found generation” (Zemke, Raines and Filipczak, 2000) Advocated for and assisted in every way Always had ATMs, VCRs, PCs, CDs, MTV, CNN, SUVs, cell phones and bottled water Grew up with the History Channel, Discovery Network Learning Channel and Chuck E. Cheese Background Information

  3. Never known a world without AIDS, crack, terrorist attacks, shootings and televised acts of real violence Divided Generation. One out of four from an impoverished family. Background Information

  4. Defining Characteristics Generation Why (Chester, 2002)

  5. Participant centered learning objectives Make responsible Explain why before what Incorporate multitasking Introduction of new skills Present in a variety of media Training Suggestions Will not sit still and wait for you to cram information into their heads!!

  6. Incorporate diversity Elements of fun and interest Partner/Group work Praise Performance driven measurement Time is of the essence Testing out Posters, emails, etc. Eliminate lengthy ice-breakers Training Suggestions

  7. Programming Suggestions For Teens

  8. Programming Suggestions For Twentysomethings

  9. Marketing Recommendations Ask for class ideas, assistance in writing class descriptions, help selecting pictures, designing marketing materials, etc.

  10. Marketing Recommendations • Read their magazines & books • Viral marketing • Young focus/advisory group members • On-line presence is crucial • Blogs/MySpace/Facebook/UTube • Market where they gather

  11. Marketing Recommendations Marketing materials that “look” and “feel” like them

  12. Vowels Rule! Website Marketing Recommendation

  13. Resources • Brennan, J. (2003, May). Reality check: The new learner needs. T&D, 57(5),23-25. Brennan, J. (2003, May). Reality check: The new learner needs. T&D, 57(5),23-25. • Chester, E. (2002). Employing Generation Why? Colorado: Tucker House Books. • Coates, J. (2007). Generational Learning Styles. Wisconsin: LERN Books.

  14. Resources • Salopek, J. J. (2004, July). Balancing work and learning. T&D, 58(7), 16-18. • Shahar, A. (2004, July). The need for reflection. T&D, 58(7), 36-40. • Snyder, M. G. (2004, April). The time-cost-quality triangle: Simple needs analysis can help you save big. T&D, 58(4), 17-19.

  15. Resources • Wlodkowski, R. J. (2003). Fostering motivation in professional development programs. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 98, 39-47. • Zemke, R., Raines, C. & Filipczak, B. (2000). Generations at work: Managing the clash of Veterans, Boomers, Xers and Nexters in your workplace. New York: AMACOM.

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