Heads Up! Equipping Students for What's Next
An enlightening and fun career-minded workshop for students in the middle grades! All activities help prepare students to properly prepare for high school and beyond.
SEE BELOW FOR A DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTION AND FAQ
Summer 2017
Dublin Community Recreation Center
When? Thursday, July 20 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 23 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Parents join us from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday.)
Where? Dublin Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017
No registration via the Dublin Rec.
Click here for: Dublin Registration
City of Powell
When? Tuesday, July 25 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 30 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Parents join us from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday.)
Where? City of Powell, East Conference Room, Village Green Municipal Building, 47 Hall Street, Powell, OH 43065
Click here for: Powell Registration
Dublin Community Recreation Center
When? Thursday, July 20 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 23 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Parents join us from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday.)
Where? Dublin Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017
No registration via the Dublin Rec.
Click here for: Dublin Registration
City of Powell
When? Tuesday, July 25 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 30 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Parents join us from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday.)
Where? City of Powell, East Conference Room, Village Green Municipal Building, 47 Hall Street, Powell, OH 43065
Click here for: Powell Registration
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Class Description and FAQ
Each workshop is two hours per day, two days in each session. Workshop dates are separated by a few days to accommodate homework. Workshop includes small group, individual, and whole group activities. Topics covered will include:
Is this really worth my family's time and money? Students invest time in thinking about the future. They gain new insights parents can build upon. We spend the final hour with families brainstorming together. We suggest you read parent reviews of past classes on our Facebook page.
How do I know if my student should do this? Families can discuss whether the student is right for this workshop by evaluating the following criteria. The student would be a great fit if the student:
What age student is right for this workshop? The workshop will work best for students age 11 to 15 entering seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, but parents can use the above information to decide if their student is ready to participate.
Each workshop is two hours per day, two days in each session. Workshop dates are separated by a few days to accommodate homework. Workshop includes small group, individual, and whole group activities. Topics covered will include:
- Self assessment and the importance of tracking your strengths, values and preferences
- Career investigation – how to evaluate and learn about potential careers and tie personal traits to real jobs
- Planning for high school and beyond (this hour is facilitated with parents and students present). Based on your child’s strengths, interests, and preferences, we will share key considerations for the family to create a high school plan to meet their goals
Is this really worth my family's time and money? Students invest time in thinking about the future. They gain new insights parents can build upon. We spend the final hour with families brainstorming together. We suggest you read parent reviews of past classes on our Facebook page.
How do I know if my student should do this? Families can discuss whether the student is right for this workshop by evaluating the following criteria. The student would be a great fit if the student:
- Likes to be prepared and know what they will encounter in the future
- Has started to consider what to do for a living, what to study in college, etc.
- Would be a willing participant in this kind of activity
What age student is right for this workshop? The workshop will work best for students age 11 to 15 entering seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, but parents can use the above information to decide if their student is ready to participate.
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