Getting Ready

1. Some Information about Conferences2. Reviewing the Conference Agenda3. Filling out your Workshop Selection Form

Connecting to Your Future 

Career Awareness Conference 

May 9, 2012at

AMC Theatres at Kennedy Commons 9:30 – 2:00

 Keynote SpeakersJohn McPhee - Instructional Leader, Guidance

Anthony McLean - iEngage

 

Mission This exciting conference is an integral part of Career Development in our schools. We want you to have the opportunity to think about your strengths and interests in relation to careers before you enter high school. It gives you an opportunity to become more aware of the different careers available to you and the pathway taken to reach some of your goals.

Tentative Schedule

• 9:30-10:00             Arrival• 10:00-10:35            #1 /Keynote• 10:40-11:15            #2 /Keynote• 11:20-11:50          Rotation #1  **• 11:55-12:25          Rotation #2  LUNCH 1 **• 12:30-1:00            Rotation #2  LUNCH 2 **• 1:05-1:35              Rotation #3 **• 1:40 – 1:45            Debrief/Closing/Dismissal

Fields of Work SelectionEach student will be asked to think

about the subjects that they are interested in or the subjects they

demonstrate strength in.

The students will then choose a Field of Work that uses what

you have learned in those subjects areas.

FIELDS OF WORK

FIELDS OF WORK

Arts Communications and Recreation

SCHOOL SUBJECTSArts – Drama, Music, Visual ArtsHealth and Physical EducationComputer TechnologyLanguages – English, FrenchMathMedia StudiesFamily studies

Business, Finance, Sales and ServiceComputer Technology

SCHOOL SUBJECTSMathLanguages – English, FrenchArts – Drama, Music, Visual ArtsHealth-Food & Nutrition

Health, Natural and Applied Sciences and Information Technology

SCHOOL SUBJECTSScienceGeographyHealth and Physical EducationEnglishMathComputer TechnologyFamily StudiesMedia Studies

Social Sciences, Government andHuman Services

SCHOOL SUBJECTSGeographyLanguages – English, FrenchFamily StudiesComputer TechnologyArts – Drama, Music, Visual ArtsHealth and Physical Education

SCHOOL SUBJECTS CAREER FIELD CONFIRMED SPEAKERS• Arts – Drama, Music, Visual Arts• Health and Physical Education• Computer Technology• Languages – English, French• Math• Media Studies• Family studies

Arts, Communicationand Recreation

1. Comedian2. Sports Radio Announcer3. Metal Works Music Production4. Professional Football Player

• Math• Languages – English, French• Arts – Drama, Music, Visual Arts• Health-Food & Nutrition

Business, Finance,Sales and ServiceComputerTechnology

1. E Commerce Purchaser2. Sales Manager - Pharmaceuticals3. Sales Manager-Toronto Argos

• Science• Geography• Health and Physical Education• English• Math• Computer Technology• Family Studies• Media Studies

Health, Natural andApplied Sciences andInformation Technology

1. Career Educator (tech)2. Registered Nurse3. Midwife4. Police Officer5. Engineering Dept. from York U*6. Land Surveyor

• Geography• Languages – English, French• Family Studies• Computer Technology• Arts – Drama, Music, Visual Arts• Health and Physical Education

Social Sciences,Government andHuman Services

1. Lawyer2. Police Officer3. Firefighter4. Children’s Aid Worker

• Computer Technology• Science• Math• English• Geography

Trades, Transportand IndustrialTechnology

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Selection Forms

When will you choose?Tuesday March 20, 2012

Where will you choose? 1st period class

What should you consider before making your choices? Look at the subjects you enjoy.Which Career Field has many of the subjects you enjoy?

How will you choose?Rank your choices from 1-31=first choices - 3=last choice