In today's constantly evolving job market, the career paths of Millennials are often influenced by unplanned or unexpected events. An approach designed to help individuals to capitalize on chance events may help millennials deal with challenges related to their career development. The Happenstance Learning Theory (HLT) provides a framework for empowering individuals to identify, create, and respond to unplanned events as a way to promote career development and a more satisfying life (Krumblotz, 2009; Mitchell, Levin & Krumblotz, 1999). This roundtable discussion will highlight practical implications for the use of HLT with Millennials. Participants will engage in a thoughtful discussion of the career development needs of Millennials and have the opportunity to learn and share strategies for using HLT with this growing population.
