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Classroom Connections @ Wyandotte HS
Classroom connections are hands-on experiences designed to help students better understand the career choices offered at their school through classroom activities. PREP-KC is seeking volunteers in Health, Engineering, Construction/Trades, Bio-science, IT, Graphic Design, & Public Service. Volunteers will be asked to either help develop classroom activities (with support from PREP-KC and the classroom teacher) or join a panel discussing the job opportunities related to their pathway, and skills needed to be successful. Please see the agenda below. 12:15pm-12:40pm: Volunteers arrive 12:40-1:55 Volunteers…
Find out more »Career Jumping @ Allen Village
This event is designed to expose 8th-9th grade students to a range of career paths. One volunteer will be seated at each table. Students will rotate through the tables in groups of 3-5 talking with each professional for 8 minutes. 8:15am-8:30am Volunteers arrive 8:30-9:45 Group 1 participates 10:00-11:15 Group 2 participates 11:15-11:20 Quick debrief if you have time to participate
Find out more »Mad City Money @ Ruskin HS
Mad City Money (in partnership with UMKC's Center for Economic Education and United Way of Great Kansas City) is a "game of life" designed to increase students' financial literacy (with a focus on budgeting). PREP-KC is seeking volunteers from all backgrounds to staff interactive booths regarding topics including mortgage, transportation, daycare, and others. Directions for each booth will be provided to volunteers.
Find out more »Center High School Career Speakers- 1st session
Talk with 9th graders about their career path and how school helped them. Volunteers will rotate through multiple classrooms for approximately 15 minutes each. We are seeking any and all professionals from a variety of fields. Only seeking Business/ Finance, Health, Hospitality, & Education professionals.
Find out more »Center High School Career Speakers- 2nd session
Talk with 9th graders about their career path and how school is relevant to their future. Volunteers will rotate through multiple classrooms for approximately 15 minutes each. We are seeking any and all professionals from a variety of fields. Seeking Business/ Finance, Health, Hospitality, & Education professionals.
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