On October 21st, James Lawson High School will be hosting a Professional Day for their 9th graders. 9th grade students will hear from several different speakers. They will have 3 groups, and each group will hear from 5 different speakers.
You can decide what topic you would like to focus on, but listed below are some possible ideas:
Career and College Readiness
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How to get your first job or your first job experience
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Interview skills (how to speak, dress, present yourself)
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Types of degrees and certifications (associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate)
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What’s required for different career paths
How to get your first job or your first job experience
Interview skills (how to speak, dress, present yourself)
Types of degrees and certifications (associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate)
What’s required for different career paths
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Financial Literacy
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Conflict Resolution
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Mental Health Awareness
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Leadership Development & Motivational Speakers
(Any other relevant life skills or student-interest topics would be greatly appreciated)
They would like to have a variety of different speakers for students to hear from. Each session would be about 25 minutes.
It is always impactful for students to meet and interact with business partners and professionals in the work place. Please feel free to share with your networks as well!
Should you have any questions about the event, you are welcome to contact Academy Coach Mary York.
