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Juan Cangas

“In a moment you can make a DECISION that changes everything.”

Real Decisions & Career Readiness Coach

Juan Cangas empowers students to take control of their future by making real decisions decisions based on a purpose-driven future rather than momentary feelings. As a dynamic speaker and career readiness coach, he equips young people with the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges, whether in academics, relationships, or career planning.

He knows the stakes firsthand. Growing up in a community impacted by gangs, drugs, and the challenges of teenage pregnancy, Juan faced the same difficult choices many students encounter today. He turned his life around and now dedicates himself to helping students do the same. Juan authentically makes a lasting impact on young people through his speaking, programs, and co-founding a non-profit focusing on teaching leadership skills to immigrant and refugee students.

Juan can show your students how to turn their challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality by developing resilience, setting meaningful goals, and exploring diverse career pathways—including options beyond traditional college.

Topics

Juan speaks on a variety of topics including but not limited to:

  • Real Decisions: Goal Setting for a Purpose-Driven Life
  • Career Readiness for the Workforce
  • Immigrant & Refugee Engagement & Development
  • Professional Development to Increase Student Engagement
  • Resilience & Overcoming Adversity
  • Drug Prevention Through The Building of Healthy Relationships

9.5 out of 10 Audience Rating

Testimonials

Juan inspires, motivates, and energizes students with his personal story of overcoming adversity and discovering his purpose in life.

Dr. Rony Ortega Principal, Alice Buffet Magnet Middle School
Dr. Rony Ortega

Juan has the “It Factor” when it comes to inspiring kids and creating a contagious energy with young learners. Juan’s passion for his students’ success has taken many of our non-believing and hopeless- feeling students, to motivated and hopeful of a future they can be proud of…from, “I might graduate from high school” to “I WILL go to college!

Cara Churchich-Riggs Dynamic Educational Consultant and Seasoned Administrative Leader
Cara Churchich-Riggs

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