Experiences and Events.
FCPS Middle School Guidance & Counseling Guide. FCPS Department of Student Services and Special Education Secondary Guidance Services. 2003.
The Experiences and Events sheet is found in the FCPS Middle School Guidance & Counseling Guide. It is an excellent tool for school counselors to assist students in career development. It lists possible events and ideas that can help students get real-world experience regarding career. Many suggested events are school-wide, as to include the entire school population. Some experiences and events include career fairs, college fairs, job shadowing, specialized career days (math, science and technology), and a celebration of National Career Development Month (November), where there can be a focus on career in the school.
Experiences and Events
Career experiences and events are opportunities for students to participate in the world of work to gain a better understanding of who they are and where they want to go. Opportunities for internships job shadowing, mentoring, informational interviews, networking and participation in technology and career fairs are encouraged.
Career Fairs and Job Fairs
Career and job fairs are often held at individual schools. Many community organizations also sponsor area, county, or regional college and job fairs for high school students. Some of these include:
- Tech Talk sponsored by the Northern Virginia Tech Council -- first semester
- "Out to Work Day" sponsored by individual schools - Fourth Thursday in April
- Held in November each year
- NCDA National Poetry and Poster Contest
- Check CC web site for more information
Educator's Day in the Workplace
- Program for FCPS, Northern Virginia Community College, and George Mason University teachers, counselors, and administrators
- FCPS educators attend a one-day seminar and tour of various business sites that examine trends in the workplace; careers of the future; and the skills necessary for success in the workplace.
- Groundhog Job Shadow Day - late January through February - www.jobshadow.org
- Out-to-Work Day (formerly Take-Your-Daughter-to-Work Day) - www.daughtersandsonstowork.org
Technology: Futures Unlimited
- Annual math, science and technology career day for FCPS middle school girls and their parents
- Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and FCPS
- Presentations by professional women with expertise in the fields of math, science, technology, medicine, accounting, and broadcasting.
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