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Impart your wisdom for future generations - Share your story!
ORGANIZATION: Foundation for Free Enterprise Education
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2 people are interested
Did you ever want to help a young person figure things out but didn't know where to start? Then the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education's Speaker Series is for you. You'll share your experience and knowledge with the next generation and promote careers in your field to thousands of students statewide. You'll make a huge impact and all it takes is an hour of your time.
How does it work?
It's simple. You'll fill out a brief questionnaire about your title, education, work history, and the topic you want to cover. We'll then talk over the phone to go over the details, schedule a time to tape the video, and then you'll be interviewed by a Foundation staff member over Zoom. That's it! Again, the whole process takes about an hour, and then we'll edit your video and upload it to YouTube for everyone to use.
When you volunteer with the Speaker Series, you'll join businesspeople from all over the state and nation who share their expertise and secrets of success in dynamic and impactful 15-20 minute videos. You'll teach students about your career and give them tips to discover strengths and interests and map out a plan for life after high school.
The Series is offered free to all schools statewide, and we are always looking for more individuals who wish to share their story. We expect it to impact thousands of students each year.
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About Foundation for Free Enterprise Education
Location:
3076 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505, US
Mission Statement
Created in 1979, our Foundation for Free Enterprise Education addresses the compelling and urgent issue of workforce preparedness by offering interactive, impactful programs that help students develop the job-ready skills today's employers need. Over four decades later, workforce preparedness remains the most critical need for Pennsylvanian business. That's why our mission and vision has never been more important. FFEE programs engage and challenge students to compete, learn, experience, and embrace business and our American free enterprise system and build skills that prepare them for the 21st-century workforce. Mission: To heighten the awareness of Pennsylvania's youth about their future role in the American free enterprise system by delivering high-quality and practical hands-on learning experiences. Vision: To be the recognized leader in providing quality learning opportunities that promote the understanding of the link between personal freedom and economic opportunity.
Description
Our Foundation currently offers three programs: Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week, The Stock Market Game(TM), and the Speaker Series.
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) educates high school students about the American free enterprise system by bringing motivated students together with business people from throughout the state. Student companies simulate the operation of their own business. Facing all of the decisions that real executives are confronted by, each company is mentored by business volunteers who serve as Company Advisors sharing their knowledge and expertise.
Our Foundation also works with the SIFMA Foundation to offer The Stock Market Game (SMG) in Pennsylvania. SMG is an online classroom program facilitated by teacher, that allows students to experience the thrill of investing, without all the risk of losing real money. They get $100,000 of virtual cash that they can use to invest in stocks, bonds, etc., gaining a fundamental understanding of investing. They are in control of their fortune and compete with other teams from their region and across the state.
The Speaker Series was created in 2020 to help students explore a variety of careers, develop mentor relationships, and map a plan for their future. An online library of video resources, the Speaker Series consists of two distinct tracks, the Life Track, focusing on students' inspiration and personal development, and the Career Track, focusing on career exploration and workforce preparedness. New videos are added to provide even more impact for years to come.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Basic Computer Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- The time commitment for this opportunity is very minimal. 3-5 minutes to fill out a survey, a 15-minute phone call, and approximately 30-60 to film the video interview.
- You will have the opportunity to share your contact information should a student/teacher wish to reach out to you for more information, or to start a mentorship relationship. This is optional and completely up to your discretion.