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KIDS2CAREERS

Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussions

Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussions

Kids 2 College

These panels provide students the opportunity to ask questions and learn firsthand about educational and career training pathways, enrichment and dual credit programs, resume, cover letter and interview tips, and general information on college life, trade schools, and apprenticeships. Panel discussions are broken into four tiers designed to best meet students in different age brackets. Each tier offers different discussion topics that will shape the conversation. Grade levels are flexible and provided as a guide.



Tier 1 Panel Discussion (5 & 6)

 

  • College & Career Prep
  • How to Prepare Now
  • Writing Skills
  • Middle School Options
  • Tutoring & Exploration

 

Tier 2 Panel Discussion (7 & 8)

 

  • Dual credit
  • Enrichment programs
  • CTE school programs
  • HS course options

 

Tier 3 Panel Discussion (9 & 10)

 

  • Resumes & cover letters
  • What employers want
  • Leadership skills
  • Exploring your passion
  • Writing for essays

 

Tier 4 Panel Discussion (11 & 12)

 

  • Essay tips
  • Postsecondary pathways
  • How to prepare
  • Honing your passion
  • Narrowing your options
  • Admissions & deadlines
  • Housing, Dining, Budgeting