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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10022
The W!se Institute, a program of Working in Support of Education, is seeking volunteers to lead seminars in visual art, creative writing or music for the w!se Institute at the High School for Economics and Finance in downtown Manhattan. Seminar leaders will design and lead a weekly, one-hour seminar for students on a topic of their choice. The seminars take place Wednesdays for a period of 8 weeks. (Time will be based on availability) Teach an 8-week session on your own, or team up with other people! Launched in 1993, the W!se Institute holds hour-long, interactive seminars for students during the day each Wednesday afternoon that focus on career skills and opportunities, college preparation and lifelong learning skills. Seminars are delivered by industry experts and faculty. All students receive 32 hours of seminar instruction over four 8-week modules. The Institute offers a broad range of seminars for students including everything from business skills to conflict resolution, dance and visual arts classes. Here are some examples of recent seminars: Internet Advertising Public Relations & Speaking Haitian Language and Culture Robotics Quilting Playwriting Hip-Hop Dance Seminars may be taught in teams. We encourage the use of guest speakers and welcome ideas for outside-the-classroom learning experiences. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email with your resume to Sheila Beatty, W!se Institute Program Manager at: sbeatty@wise-ny.org.
Date Posted: Oct 17, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10022
Share your expertise and interest with students at a NYC public school teaching a seminar session(s) on personal finance, professionalism, career & academic skills and law & communication through the W!se Institute. Sessions cover a variety of topics from understanding Job Readiness required to get and keep a job in high-growth industries. Students will explore the crucial workplace skills employers seek but often find lacking in young employees. Seminars are 8-10 consecutive weeks. Volunteers can choose to teach one or more sessions. Each session is 45-60 minutes. Dates and times will be based on availability. Teach on your own, or team up with other people! About the W!se Institute: Launched in 1993, the W!se Institute holds hour-long, interactive seminars for students during the day each Wednesday afternoon that focus on career skills and opportunities, college preparation and lifelong learning skills. Seminars are delivered by industry experts and faculty. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email with your resume to Sheila Beatty, W!se Institute Senior Manager at: sbeatty@wise-ny.org.
Date Posted: Sep 19, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10022
The W!se Institute, a program of Working in Support of Education, is seeking volunteers to lead seminars about sustainability for our Engineered Green Economics (EGE "edge") initiative of the W!se Institute. Must be knowledgeable and passionate about the Environment, Climate Change, Energy, Building Efficiency and Design, Mobility/Transportation, Materials- Using and Re-using, Food Sustainability, and/or Sustainable Businesses and Investing. W!se has curriculum outlines and lesson plans for volunteers. Teach one or more sessions. Each session is 45-60 minutes. Dates and times will be based on availability. Teach on your own, or team up with other people! About the W!se Institute: Launched in 1993, the W!se Institute holds hour-long, interactive seminars for students during the day each Wednesday afternoon that focus on career skills and opportunities, college preparation and lifelong learning skills. Seminars are delivered by industry experts and faculty. All students receive 32 hours of seminar instruction over four 8-week modules. The Institute offers a broad range of seminars for students including everything from business skills to STEAM skills, professional expectations and academic classes. Here are some examples of recent seminars: Personal Finance Introduction to Sustainability Case Studies of Sustainable Firms Haitian Language and Culture Robotics Quilting Playwriting Hip-Hop Dance If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email with your resume to Sheila Beatty, W!se Institute Program Manager at: sbeatty@wise-ny.org.
Date Posted: Sep 19, 2023
