Engaging High School 学生

个人化

• Introduce yourself and your company.
• Tell your story of how you became interested in your profession and the path you took to get to your job.
• Describe your working conditions including hours, travel, pros/cons, etc.
• Describe a typical day at your job. Some jobs may not have a typical day, if that’s the case, be sure to mention that as well.
• Share a story of your favorite moment in your career.

Make It Interactive

• Ask questions of the students throughout your presentation.
• Provide visual materials and/or handouts if relevant.
• Have the students assist in a demonstration or get involved in the event.
• If you need assistance in developing interactive activities for the students, please contact your work-based learning coordinator.

具体一点

• Give the students specifics such as the average salary for the job, the skills and/or education required, and the tools or equipment needed/used.
• Provide any career resources that may be helpful for the students interested in your industry.

让它变得有趣

• Challenge the students to an activity or make a game for the group.
• Use prizes/giveaways that your company may have as reward for participation. 学生 love free stuff!

让它有价值

• Leave behind something that the students can follow up with—a next step or resources for individual students to discover his/her career path.