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Welcome to the…. 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
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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!!!!!!!