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This reads as a complaint about the gap between schooling and the habits needed in the workplace. It points to practical skills, not academic ability alone, and argues that employability depends on learning how to work with others, make choices, and manage time. It lands in conversations about education reform, internships, and why some young people struggle to hold onto jobs.
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About Stephen A. Schwarzman
American businessman
Stephen A. Schwarzman is an American businessman and investor, born in 1947. He is chairman and chief executive of Blackstone Inc. and is known for building the private equity firm into a major global force after co-founding it in 1985 with Peter G. Peterson. Schwarzman has also been active in politics and public policy. He chaired President Donald Trump's Strategic and Policy Forum, and he was a major Republican donor during the 2024 election cycle.
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