Career Day at Lindop School in Broadview!
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Chicago
Please visit the new page to apply.
During this Career Day - you will give your presentation 3 times to 3 different groups of 6th - 8th grade students. You will arrive at the school by 8:00am and sign in at the main office. There will be a light breakfast for your convenience. Our Career Day will begin at 8:30am with a brief welcome address from Lindop’s Principal/AP and myself. After this 15 minute welcome, you will present for 3 - 45 minute sessions with about 60 students in each session. Feel free to be informal and speak candidly to the students. You can bring any handouts that you want as well.
Students took a career assessment and identified 9 career areas that are of most interest. We are looking for speakers who are professionals in any of the following:
- Arts
- Culinary
- Athletics/Coaching
- Sports Management
- Architecture
- Law/Legal
- Musician
- Drama/Theatre
- Earth Science/Geology
Volunteers will need a letter from their workplace confirming an existing background check. Otherwise, a Quick, Easy & FREE Background Check is required with Broadview Police Department by March 30!
Topics or Questions can include:
- Why and how did you choose your profession?
- What are some of your joys and frustrations with this profession?
- What is a typical day like for you?
- How do you help your business or organization meet its goals?
- What are your responsibilities?
- Why did you select this career?
- How much education do you need for your career?
- Do you need more job training after you have completed your education?
- What knowledge & skills did you learn in school that's used in your career?
Contact me if you are interested or have any questions/concerns!
More opportunities with Junior Achievement of Chicago
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Junior Achievement of Chicago
Location:
651 W. Washington Blvd., #404, Chicago, IL 60661, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
Description
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
Our corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world - enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.
Throughout JA's sequential and integrated kindergarten through high school programs, students think critically and solve complex problems. Through our business, financial, and entrepreneurial educational programs, we prepare students to:
- Proactively manage their finances;
- Become entrepreneurs; and
- Develop skills that will be recognized and valued in a global workforce.
During the 2017-2018 school year, JA of Chicago successfully reached 600,222 students of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds and physical capabilities, including at-risk youth in twelve Chicago-area and northwestern Indiana counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lindop School2400 S 18th Ave.Broadview, IL 60155
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check