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Join over 2,500 sophomores from 49 schools in Northwest Missouri for a special event connecting you with area businesses, colleges, and training opportunities. Discover pathways in arts, business, engineering, health, human services, and natural resources to enhance your future prospects. Win exciting prizes by engaging with representatives and participating in raffles. Don't miss the wrap-up session discussing making good choices and celebrating achievements. Start your journey towards a skilled and educated future workforce in Northwest Missouri!
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St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri NEEDS a Skilled and Educated workforce for growth and development!!!
The Goal - To look at career opportunities right here in Northwest Missouri • You will join over 2,500 Sophomores from 49 area schools • Talk 1 on 1 with area businesses - over 70 are represented at the event • Talk 1 on 1 with area colleges, universities and technical schools
80% of all “new” jobs created in America will require someform of after high school education or training!! • Specialized Training • Technical • Associates • Bachelors • Masters
The person who stays in school and gets some post secondary education/training WILL EARN TWICE AS MUCH AS THE ONE WHO DOESN’T!!!
Career Pathways Your self-assessment test should have identified one of the Career Pathway’s listed below. Start with the pathway where your initial interests lie. • Arts and Communications---------------------Purple • Business/Management/Marketing----------Blue • Engineering/Manufacturing-------------------Orange • Health Sciences-----------------------------------Red • Human Services----------------------------------Yellow • Natural Resources & Agri-Sciences-------Green
When You Arrive… • First- You will be given a PEN that is the same color as your Career Pathway • Second- You will be given a folder. Important information will be in your folder – Take a minute to review! • Third - Listen for announcements for your Lunch time and Wrap up Session. • Fourth– While visiting with the Businesses, please take time to visit with the College & Universities. • Listen for announcements during the day!!!!! • Fill out your Raffle Tickets!!
Prizes!!!!!! Over $5,000 in prizes GRAND PRIZE each day: Laptop Computer
How To Win Prizes: • Get raffle tickets by being actively engaged with the business representatives! • By asking lots of questions, you will receive a raffle ticket • PLEASE fill out your raffle tickets during the day • Every school will win at least one prize • The Grand Prizes will be awarded at the end of each day. In a few days, take a look at our website, www.themysuccessevent.com to see the winners!
“Wrap Up” Session • LISTENfor the announcement telling you it is time for your school’s “wrap-up” session • Brief discussion about “Making Good Choices” • Prizes will be awarded • Return to the Buses
Finally- • Have Fun!!!!!!!