SCHOOL TO CAREER / CAREER DAY

There are a number of ways to incorporate career day activities into your school. Some of these activities involve minimal preparation, and some are more comprehensive programs. Listed below are some school to career activities:

1. Job Shadow: Have all of your English classes make job shadowing a part of their curriculum. The students shadow a career of interest for a day, and then provide both an oral and written report to the English class.

2. Career Fair: Have all types of businesses come into your school and sponsor an informational job fair during lunchtime. The students can ask the businesses questions, and may even find leads for perspective jobs.

3. Guest Speaker Circuit: Organize a day where   business owners come in to be guest speakers at the school. Organize the day where each guest speaker spends 15 minutes in one room and then moves onto the next. This allows for all students to be exposed to a variety of topics.

4. Dress for Success: Sponsor a day where students dress up as if they are going on a very important job interview. Throughout the day, have teachers reinforce or demonstrate good interview skills.

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