As a former businessman for 30 years, I was staggered by the number of high school grads with no knowledge of employment opportunities in the area. Many local jobs are unfilled, but students aren't aware of those positions, and don't have or know the skills needed. I joined Hirepaths, which is a job-oriented site, sponsored by local companies to spur interest in these jobs, and also to retain young adults. Rural America has serious population loss, part of that is lack of opportunity, but every business is advertising for help.
HIrepaths
Freshman-Each freshman was assigned to watch a video from the Hirepaths webpage and write a one page summary of the video, including skills and education needed for that position. Also whether they would be interested in employment like that.
Juniors-American History
Last week was spent on the Roaring Twenties, when women entered the workforce in large numbers. A comparison and contrast paper between now and social expectations in the workplace was assigned. Which jobs were appropriate for women, pay differences, and even social mores. The junior class is all female.
Seniors--
An interactive, Socratic style discussion period about employment in the area, and career opportunities was done all last week. The topics ran from local economics, lifestyle, cost-of-living, and educational opportunities. Interestingly, all of them wish to stay in the area. 75% will be attending either college, or technical schools after graduation. 50% of them know what their career field, and the others are still searching. Interestingly, many have jobs they do not like, so they have learned what they don't like. They toured the North Central Vocational-Technical College in Beloit, and Cloud County Community College in January and February.k
Submitted April 01, 2024 at 08:15AM by EffectSubject2676 https://ift.tt/AO7sjiG
