| The Career Summer Component is packed with fun,
self-exploration and learning. Students are placed in a career class where they develop an
Awareness of Self, Awareness of Occupations, Awareness of Career Goals and Develop a Life
Plan. Seniors are offered a Job Seeking Skills class. Here
students learn where to look for work, how to accurately complete an application, develop
a resume and interview techniques. Students also complete a videotape interview.
Speakers from the campus community and the community at large share
their work, educational and personal experience with the students. Speakers serve as
inspirational role models to the students. Topics are on areas of interest to youth and
various occupations.
Job site visits allow the students to visit employers and get an up
close and personal view of various occupations entail. Students are able to speak with
employers and employees about the daily operation of businesses and what it takes to
prepare oneself for the industry.
Group dynamics allow the students to work with team leaders in small
groups for discussions, self exploration and team building. Cooperative games is the forum
used to build student's self esteem and develop effective communication skills. |