Your Career Path Starts Here

Your Career Path Starts Here.

X1Purpose of this AssemblyTo 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 studentsHopefully, youCame in wondering

but will leave knowing, understanding, thinking, planning.

Welcome Honored Guests.

Dr. Bill Watkins

Dr. Geoff Yantz, SuperintendentJanice Hickey, Assistant SuperintendentSusan Aceves, Chief Business Officer

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Jim Garza, PrincipalAli Rabiei, Assistant Principal.

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

Carol Pirsztuk, Executive Director.

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

Sue Robins, President

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

Bob Turnbull, CaptainSteve Paulsen, School Resource Officer.

Internship Partners

Davis and Derosa Physical TherapyGaby Lopez, Program ManagerRobert Chavez, Program Manager.

Resources Provided by SBWIBEureka Career Exploration LicensesComputersBlueprint for Workplace Success CurriculumPaid InternsJob Board ResourcesCareer-based Field Trips

IntroducingThe future leaders of the workforceThe New Economyand the Change in Workforce Needs

Pay attention to whats 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 studyinglike students in Asia or other countries that do not have such a luxurious life as Americans. -Timothy Liu, El SegundoHas 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 pathSet goals. Have a plan. Write it out. Rehearse it!

Time ManagementStop 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???

TeamworkYour team is only as strong as your weakest player.Learn to work together, despite your differences.

Critical thinking and problem-solvingDont wait for someone to tell you what to do.

Take initiative and use your creativity.

Listen to the wisdom of experienceReflect on what youve heard and learned.

Hard workPerseveranceOpportunitySuccessIntegrityCommitment21st Century SkillsCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingCreativity

Beyond the school setting!

Transferable SkillsInternships

Work Experience

So Cal ROC courses/Career Technical Education

Money ManagementLearn it NOW!Saving vs. spendingPlan ahead for your future

Employment PreparationKnow the job marketApplicationsCover lettersInterviewing skillsResumesReferences

Career OpportunitiesCareer FairsCareer-based field tripsJob-shadowing

E-PortfoliosCommunication/CollaborationGlobal AwarenessCommunity ServiceMedia/IT LiteracyHealth/WellnessReflection

Its Who You KnowNetworkingBusiness cards

Personal TestimoniesChoose whats right for YOU!

(Insert Movie)Special thanks toMorgan Rojas Production Assistant; ESHS Class of 2006Ryan Rojas Class of 2008

Richard Taylor, Theater DirectorSound and Lighting Interns:Sean Rodriguez, Julia Sison , Taylor Cahn, Anthony RicoEl Segundo City CableAbby Pinto, Video Production ClassCareer Pathways and Workforce ReadinessFirst Class