volunteers needed for Career Day

Posted by 12+ on March 14, 2016

12+ is recruiting professionals to participate in Career Day Events at our partner high schools!
We need industry representatives from all fields to represent a variety of career options and to answer students’ questions about the professional world at Career Day! Will you join us?

What is Career Day?
Career Day is a celebration of career possibilities. It is intended to expose 9th-12th graders to an array of career opportunities, especially to deepen their understanding of careers and fields that might already interest them.

This year, we will hold career fairs and presentations for select fields (Career Day events may vary by school)! Our goals are to inform students of the requirements and pathways to various careers and to help students connect their present education to their future goals. Ultimately, our hope is that the students we support will be encouraged and inspired by you to strive for excellence.

What will volunteers need to do?
Career professionals that volunteer at Career Day will share their background and other information about their field/lines of work while students take notes for future reference:

We ask that career professional volunteers be prepared to explain (in student-friendly language) their current position, training, and career backgrounds, as well as insight into the requirements for success in their fields.

All panelists will be provided suggestions for talking points prior to the day of the event.
Panelists are strongly encouraged to wear clothing related to their profession and to bring supporting materials (i.e. flyers, props, photos, etc.) if possible.

How can I get involved in Career Day?
*If you are interested in representing your industry, please RSVP by filling out this form at your earliest convenience. Please indicate on the form whether you would be willing to take part in more than one school’s event!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ciP4mBLA8coeYVmHRHcupumhOGfO4jv8r-Mc3boAScM/viewform

Contact Sarah at skim@12plus.org with any further questions!

Thank you for your consideration! We hope you can join us. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you know that might be interested in getting involved as well!