Guest Speaker Series
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Welcome to our Virtual Classsoom!
Use the links below to complete the assignment from your teacher.
Navigating a Path to Success in the New Economy
STEP 1: Complete the Pre-Survey here
STEP 2: Watch the videos below (8 total)
STEP 3: Complete the Post-Survey here
Students will learn the importance to self-assessment, exploring career choices early, making informed decisions when declaring their post education goal, and consider technical skill acquisition and real-world application.
Students will learn the types of skills employers are looking for and relate to themselves.
Students will understand how to Identify their talents and relate them to career options.
Students will look at popular careers from the past to the future and understand that technical skills are the new currency in the 21st century
Student will learn the factors they need to consider when selecting a career, such as location, job availability, wages, skills, education and training. Includes a look at top employers and high priority jobs in their area.
Students will be introduced to a variety of post-secondary training options to connect to their individual career goals.
Students will understand the costs associated with post-secondary options and the reality of student debt. In addition, they will learn about money saving alternatives such as grants, scholarships and dual enrollment credits.
Students will review local post secondary options in the region.