Career Connect
Introduce High School Students to the World of Work
From Career Expo with 70+ local businesses to tailored opportunities including guest speakers, classroom panels, visits to local businesses, and customized programming, we can help you make college and career exploration a regular, seamless part of your students’ learning.
And there are Externships for educators to be immersed in the local business community, so you’re better equipped bring industry insights directly into your classroom.
Career Connect
The opportunities we organize can be done on your own schedule with the time you have available. Introduce yourself to the Career Connect team so we can keep you updated on how to get involved throughout the year.
Guest Speaker
Invite an individual or a panel of representatives from a local industry to speak with your students about their careers and education/training history, and answer students’ questions. We coordinate with speakers and prepare them for the session with talking points and a presentation.
Career Fair
Help students explore their options and aspirations by hosting a Career Fair at your school. We recruit local companies to exhibit based on your students’ interests, and we offer extensive support with planning and execution.
Site Visit
Visit GNO-area job sites with your students for a 60- to 120-minute tour, complete with employee presentations and the opportunity for Q&A.
Original Programming
Don’t see the content you’re looking for? We’ve got you covered! All of our programs can be adapted or combined to meet your and your students’ needs, and we love for our teachers to get creative. Send us your ideas and we’ll develop a program that works for you.
Professional Skill Building
Prepare students for the world of work by introducing them to the essentials of professional communication and relationship-building. Lessons can be delivered by you, a Junior Achievement staff member, or one of our 250+ local business partners.
Do you teach Special Education, English Learners, or another specialized curriculum? We craft our programs and events to accommodate the needs of all learners, and can work with you to care for the unique needs of your students and school community.
Career Expo
Each spring, we gather 2,000+ public high school freshmen from public schools across the city to expose them to career pathways that will put them on a path to economic prosperity. We focus on good-paying, in-demand careers in four areas: digital media/IT, skilled crafts, health sciences, and business services, while highlighting green infrastructure and STEM careers.
Career Expo offers the local business community an opportunity to introduce and expose young people to their industry and work in a fun, interactive, and relaxed environment.
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