Your Career Path Starts Here X Purpose of

Your Career Path Starts Here. X

Purpose of this Assembly �To make you aware that the change in the economy and the workforce affects you. �To explain the need for career planning NOW. �To give information about the class, Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness �To highlight Career-Readiness Resources available to all students

Hopefully, you… �Came in wondering…

… but will leave knowing, understanding, thinking, planning.

Welcome Honored Guests.

Dr. Bill Watkins

Dr. Geoff Yantz, Superintendent Janice Hickey, Assistant Superintendent Susan Aceves, Chief Business Officer.

Jim Garza, Principal Ali Rabiei, Assistant Principal.

Beth Muraida, PTA Council President Julie Parrino, ESHS PTA President.

Carol Pirsztuk, Executive Director.

John Giovati, Director of Programs & Operations Lucy Gutierrez, Career Guidance Specialist .

Sue Robins, President

Don Daves-Rougeaux, California University Systems Outreach, College Board.

Bob Turnbull, Captain Steve Paulsen, School Resource Officer.

Internship Partners Davis and Derosa Physical Therapy

Gaby Lopez, Program Manager Robert Chavez, Program Manager.

Resources Provided by SBWIB �Eureka Career Exploration Licenses �Computers �Blueprint for Workplace Success Curriculum �Paid Interns �Job Board Resources �Career-based Field Trips

Introducing The future leaders of the workforce

“The New Economy” and the Change in Workforce Needs

Pay attention to what’s going on around you. -Stay on top of current events. -Develop an opinion. -Take social responsibility.

It is indeed true that the majority of today's students are beginning to acknowledge and fear the existence of a spiraling recession. However, American students are not reacting strongly enough to the impending crisis ahead of them. Gordon, in his editorial "College Freshmen Focused on Jobs, " gives "optimistic" statistics such as "those who said they spent some time 'partying' every week during high school declined from 69. 7% to 65. 3%. " Although the editorial argues that this decrease of 4. 4% is ground-breaking, 65. 3% is still a HUGE number. Students should be studying…like students in Asia or other countries that do not have such a luxurious life as Americans. -Timothy Liu, El Segundo

Has your teacher ever been absent? What kind of employee will you be when your boss is away? ? ?

Career Exploration Step 1: Who am I? (Personality, Learning Styles, and Skills) Step 2: Where am I going? (Careers) Step 3: How do I get there? (Education and Training)

Your personal career path Set goals. Have a plan. Write it out. Rehearse it!

Time Management �Stop wasting time. �Stop making excuses. �Make wise choices now that will benefit you later. �Make time to REST! Could you part with your mobile device for one whole day? ? ?

Teamwork “Your team is only as strong as your weakest player. ” Learn to work together, despite your differences.

Critical thinking and problem-solving �Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. �Take initiative and use your creativity.

Listen to the wisdom of experience… Reflect on what you’ve heard and learned. d r a H veran ce Perse Op u t r po y t i n k r wo y t i r g e t In Success

st 21 Century Skills Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Creativity Beyond the school setting!

Transferable Skills �Internships �Work Experience �So Cal ROC courses/Career Technical Education

Money Management �Learn it NOW! �Saving vs. spending �Plan ahead for your future

Employment Preparation �Know the job market �Applications �Cover letters �Interviewing skills �Resumes �References

Career Opportunities �Career Fairs �Career-based field trips �Job-shadowing

E-Portfolios �Communication/Collaboration �Global Awareness �Community Service �Media/IT Literacy �Health/Wellness �Reflection

It’s Who You Know �Networking �Business cards

Personal Testimonies Choose what’s right for YOU!

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Special thanks to… Morgan Rojas – Production Assistant; ESHS Class of 2006 Ryan Rojas – Class of 2008

Richard Taylor, Theater Director Sound and Lighting Interns: Sean Rodriguez, Julia Sison , Taylor Cahn, Anthony Rico

El Segundo City Cable Abby Pinto, Video Production Class

Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness “First Class”