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Grades 6-12
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Students meet an industry leader and discover occupations here in B.C. and beyond that are expected to offer the best opportunities over the next ten years
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Instructional time: 40 to 75 minutes
Career Speaker, a World of Choices program, brings grade 6-12 students together with a career speaker working in a desired field, industries or profession. In an interactive session, students learn first-hand about career choices and what it takes to be successful.
Educator manages the platform, moderates the discussion and oversees Q&A.
To discuss bringing the program to your Elementary School class, contact Glenn.Dodge@jabc.org.
To discuss bringing the program to your High School class, contact Cheryl.Borgmann@jabc.org.
Key Outcomes
After completing the program, students will be prepared to:
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Become empowered to succeed in designing a career path
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Develop the tools to better meet challenges of today’s work world
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Capitalize on career opportunities in emerging, traditional, and non-traditional fields
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Gain a better understanding of careers and the educational foundation needed
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Discover educational opportunities and training
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Develop a proactive attitude about a future career