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Bringing Education to Life through a Career ExpoWare County Public SchoolsWaycross, GA2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaBarrow Welcomes and Introduces The Wonderful Group of School Counselors! 1What did you want to be when you were in elementary school?2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, Georgia(Barrow) Report to GA DOE career cluster sheet (5 groups) 2

2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaBarrow32010-BRIDGE/mandates career-related assessments and an individual graduation plan updated annually

2011-HB 186/mandates alignment with the national career clusters

2012-HB 713/mandates a comprehensive K-5 career development program2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaBarrow4Grade 1 - Agriculture, Food, Natural ResourcesGrade 1 - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityGrade 1 - Transportation, Distributions and LogisticsGrade 2 - Arts, AV/Technology and CommunicationsGrade 2 - Education and TrainingGrade 2 - Health ScienceGrade 3 - EnergyGrade 3 - Hospitality and TourismGrade 3 - Human ServicesGrade 4 - Architecture and ConstructionGrade 4 - Business Management and AdministrationGrade 4 - ManufacturingGrade 4 - Science, Technology, Engineering, MathematicsGrade 5 - FinanceGrade 5 - Government and Public AdministrationGrade 5 - Information TechnologyGrade 5 - MarketingElementary Career Clusters2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaWarren5What is a career bridge expo?The Career Bridge Expo is a vehicle that enablesnearly 800 Ware County 5th and 8th grade students to understand the connectionbetween the education they are currently earning and the jobs that they may someday hold.2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaWarren6

Why an expo for elementary students?

ASCA Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community. A:C1 Relate School to Life Experiences A:C1.2 Seek co-curricular and community experiences to enhance the school experience A:C1.3 Understand the relationship between learning and work A:C1.5 Understand that school success is the preparation to make the transition from student to community member A:C1.6 Understand how school success and academic achievement enhance future career and vocational opportunities2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaWarren7

Why an expo for elementary students?

ASCA Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. C:A1 Develop Career Awareness C:A1.2 Learn about the variety of traditional and nontraditional occupations C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations C:A1.7 Understand the importance of planning

C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness C:A2.4 Learn about the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees C:A2.7 Develop a positive attitude toward work and learning C:A2.8 Understand the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity and effort in the workplace2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaWarren8

Why an expo for elementary students?

Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. C:B1.2 Identify personal skills, interests and abilities and relate them to current career choice C:B2 Identify Career Goals C:B2.1 Demonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaWarren9

Why an expo for elementary students?

Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work. C:C1 Acquire Knowledge to Achieve Career Goals C:C1.1 Understand the relationship between educational achievement and career success C:C1.3 Identify personal preferences and interests influencing career choice and success

2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaWarren10Where do you start if you want to hold your own expo?2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaCallahan11Determine date/locationObtain necessary permissions (local BOE, facilities, transportation,school principals, CTAE director)Create student, teacher and speaker surveysBrainstorm list of speakers/presentersContact speakersVisit local clubs, chamber of commerce, run announcement in the local mediaFormal letters of invitation (Save the Date cards used after the first year)Phone callsFace-to-Face visitsCreate a speaker confirmation listReserve tables, chairs, extension cords2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaCallahan12Contact local businesses to request refreshments for speakers.Create a map of the location marked with zones/assign specificspeakers to specific zones/tables on map.Create or request signage (Welcome, names of speakers/companies theyrepresent/zone #s).Meet with teachers to review expectations for students and staff.If several schools are attending at the same time, you may want to designate a specific color of shirt to each school (All students from Waconawill wear a blue shirt).Decide on a signal to move groups from one zone to the next.2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaCallahan13What Worked Well for Us?Time of YearLocation (Football Stadium = protection from the weather, restrooms, etc.)Local Support (Superintendent, Principals, Transportation, Facilities Director, CTAE Students)2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaDeWitt14

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2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaDeWitt16What DID NOT work for usDifficulty getting firm commitments from speakersSome speakers did not call or showNo funding sourceComplete Teacher Buy-In2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaDeWitt17Who is involved?District CounselorsDistrict Social WorkersDistrict Community Outreach WorkersStudent Services DirectorCTAE DirectorCTAE InstructorsCTAE StudentsDistrict Facilities/Maintenance Dept.BOE Print ShopTransportation (District funded)

2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaSirmons18Expectations for StudentsBe ReadyBe RespectfulBe Responsible2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaSirmons19Career # 1:

Name of Career/Job TitleWhat Kind of degree/certification is needed?Will there be jobs in this area after I graduate?What kind of duties will I have to perform?What is the best thing about this career/job?All students will complete the answers to the following questions on 3 different careers/jobs that they were exposed to at the expo.2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaSirmons20Expectations for Career Expo SpeakersArrive at the designated timeModel appropriate behavior and languageBring visual aidesBe interactive and engagingRemain until the event is completely over2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaSirmons21

2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaLide22What does the Data show?Business Participants were given a 10 item (Likert Scale) survey. The responses yielded the following: 100% of business presenters reported that the expo was beneficial. All presenters found the facilities well maintained and recommended future participation. 94% of the presenters reported that students were prepared and that the Expo staff was very helpful. Of those surveyed, 89% reported that the expectations were clearly stated and they were satisfied with their expo experience.78% reported they were able to connect with students and 66% indicated that students traveled through the zones at about the right speed. 33% of the responses indicated that students moved through the expo too quickly and that students should move through the zones in smaller groups and remain in the zones for longer periods of time. 2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaLide23

2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, GeorgiaCareer Bridge Expo Website Addresshttp://www.warecountycareerbridgeexpo.com/

2015 Annual Conference u November 4 6, 2015 u Hyatt Regency Savannah u Savannah, Georgia