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1 person is interested
Guest Speak at Elmwood Park High School!
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Chicago
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Hello Volunteers!
This Spring, Elmwood Park High School and Junior Achievement will be hosting their Annual Career Day on Friday, April 6, 2018
Are you interested in speaking with students regarding your educational background, day-to-day work, successes and rewards? Then this is a perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking professionals in the following fields:
1. STEM: (looking for Engineers, IT professionals, video game designers)
2. Trades: (Looking for skilled trades in service, industrial and construction)
Time commitment is about 40 minutes, you will be presenting on a panel with other volunteers in your field. You can expect to speak for about 15-20 minutes during that 40 minute block of time. We will have breakfast and lunch items available throughout the day.
We know that opportunities like this help students apply and extend classroom learning, gain motivation and understanding, explore careers and develop critical understanding of the work environment.
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
8201 W Fullerton AveElmwood Park, IL 60707
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2018
SKILLS
- Cosmetology
- STEM
- Plumbing
- Stylist
- System Engineering
- Welding
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- 40 minute time commitment.
- Must be comfortable presenting in front of a large group of students.