WHAT CAREERS HAVE STUDENTS EXPLORED IN THIS FINDLAY CITY PROGRAM?

SCHOOLS There has been widespread

professional involvement through- Honors Career For more out Findlay and the surrounding information contact: areas. Career interests have Program included:

Findlay City Schools Actuarial Science Archaeology

Judy Withrow Architecture

Aviation Coordinator of Gifted Services, Genetics

Grades K-12 Business Management Computer Software/Programming 2019 Broad Avenue Corporate Lobbying

Findlay, OH 45840 Cultural Anthropology Environmental Science Phone: 419-425-8296 Forensics

FAX: 419-427-5489 Graphic Design An Experience

International Law in Email: Journalism REAL-WORLD Marketing/Advertising [email protected] Learning Medicine/Psychiatry Photography

Physical/Occupational Therapy

Polymer Engineering Veterinary Medicine I

WHAT IS THE FINDLAY CITY HOW DO STUDENTS BENEFIT? WHAT DO STUDENTS SCHOOLS HONORS CAREER SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM?

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM? Students consistently remark on the  Students understand/appreciate the real life importance of interpersonal skills, a strong challenges of the workplace. The goal of the mentorship experience is academic foundation, the influence of the  Students have the opportunity to apply skills and to give motivated students a new perspective mentor and the positive environment. attitudes necessary for success in the world of on the demands and expectations of the The following comments were taken from work. professional world. The Findlay City Schools student reports and discussions.  Students gain self-confidence working with mentors Honors Career Mentorship Program provides and participating in a work environment. Importance of Interpersonal Skills capable high school juniors and seniors with  I realized that besides being a master in the opportunity to explore a under  Students have the opportunity to learn personal attitudes and behaviors appropriate for the your field you must communicate and the guidance of a mentor for 18 hours after work well with others as a team in order school over a 7-8 week period. Introduced to professional world: • respect for co-workers to be successful; a field they hope to pursue, students learn by  I’ve learned how to conduct myself doing, preparing for the real work • teamwork • promptness around colleagues and important people; environment. Mentors acquaint students with  I’ve seen how important teamwork is. the organization, assign and supervise their • confidentiality • dress Importance of Strong Academic involvement in projects and tasks, and give Foundation them insights into the operations. Mentors • commitment  School has given me the skills I need to candidly discuss their feelings about the  Students learn how academic skills contribute to go out and compete in the working world, workplace and their responsibilities. While professional success. but my mentorship has taught me how to working with and observing the mentors,  Students recognize a variety of career options. use my skills effectively; students keep a journal of project successes  These skills, stressed so often in class, and failures, questions, and general have taken on a new importance for me impressions of the experience. Upon HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED? now that I have seen their practical use; completion of the term, students compile a final report. The mentor completes an Student selection is a competitive process based on  At school you learn, and at work you take that is used for assessing the academic achievement, recommendation, what you’ve learned and put your program to make modifications as needed. standardized test scores, and self-reported interests knowledge to use. Work Environment and activities. A selection committee reviews applications.  Everyone was wonderful and friendly;  I quickly felt comfortable; WHO PARTICIPATES?  I hope the office where I end up working Student - The participating AP/Honors five years from now is as friendly as this; student is a motivated, college-bound, mature HOW DO MENTORS BENEFIT?  My mentor was extremely kind and junior or senior with high expectations and helpful. standards. He/she understands the While participating in the program, the mentor Influence of the Mentor importance of goal setting and works hard to observes, guides and interacts with a motivated, bright  No seminars, workshops, speeches, or achieve those goals. assistant who is ready to tackle projects and learn as research have given me the insight I’ve Mentor - An effective mentor provides much as possible in this “real world” situation. The gained by participating in the mentorship stimulating and challenging experiences for investment of time and energy to a student eager to program; the program participant. The mentor involves learn is balanced by rewards such as the satisfaction of  I now understand the real life challenges the student in major issues and programs, having had a positive influence on the future life of a and commitment of working; has sensitivity to the needs of youth, and special young person.  Thank you for allowing me to spend this devotes personal attention to the student. time learning more about life and myself.

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