In 2006 Ken Ramirez spoke at the annual IMATA conference about the future of our profession. He has been invited back to do an updated look at the same topic nearly 20 years later. Why do trainers change jobs so often? What are they searching for and how can they find it? What other options are there for those of us who want to keep on training? Who are some of the pioneers in our field and how did they get where they are today? What options are there in conservation, research or in working with other species? Ken will explore and answer these important questions and aim to inspire us to look toward a bright future!