Our Career Connections program offers monthly career development programming at local High Schools to help students answer questions that they have regarding different career fields, education options, etc. Professionals participate in career panels to share their life experience and expertise with 10th and 11th-grade students. Whether students have a detailed plan for life or are still trying to figure out what happens after high school, the insights of volunteers in the workforce can prove valuable in helping encourage and shape tomorrow's leaders.
During the Spring semester sessions take place once a month during lunch at College Park, Grand Oaks and The Woodlands High School. Meetings start with a panel discussion and Q & A based on the month’s topic where guest speakers share their honest feedback and may follow with small group discussions or individual student activities. This is an opportunity for professionals to share their personal stories. Students explore topics ranging from finding a career passion to job forecasting.
Once volunteers have signed up they will receive a confirmation email from Corinne Coulter, Program Director at EfTA.
Please note that we are continuing to monitor and communicate with the school and will let volunteers know if we make the transition to virtual programming.
During the Spring semester sessions take place once a month during lunch at College Park, Grand Oaks and The Woodlands High School. Meetings start with a panel discussion and Q & A based on the month’s topic where guest speakers share their honest feedback and may follow with small group discussions or individual student activities. This is an opportunity for professionals to share their personal stories. Students explore topics ranging from finding a career passion to job forecasting.
Once volunteers have signed up they will receive a confirmation email from Corinne Coulter, Program Director at EfTA.
Please note that we are continuing to monitor and communicate with the school and will let volunteers know if we make the transition to virtual programming.
Grand Oaks High School The Woodlands High School College Park High School
Thursday, February 1 Tuesday, February 6 Tuesday, January 23
Thursday, February 29 Tuesday, March 7 Tuesday, February 20
Thursday, March 28 *Tuesday, April 2 Tuesday, March 19
*Thursday, April 25 Tuesday, April 23 *Thursday, April 18 (On Thursday due to state testing)
*The April dates with stars will be our Mock Interview Sessions at each school. 15 - 20 volunteers are needed at each school to help interview students in a speed dating style of interviews.
Thursday, February 1 Tuesday, February 6 Tuesday, January 23
Thursday, February 29 Tuesday, March 7 Tuesday, February 20
Thursday, March 28 *Tuesday, April 2 Tuesday, March 19
*Thursday, April 25 Tuesday, April 23 *Thursday, April 18 (On Thursday due to state testing)
*The April dates with stars will be our Mock Interview Sessions at each school. 15 - 20 volunteers are needed at each school to help interview students in a speed dating style of interviews.
Career Connections Interview Recording
For the Fall 2023 school year, we are excited to continue with our Career Recordings where volunteers share their journey and advice with Montgomery County students. Professionals partake in pre-recorded professional interviews that will be shared with High Schools and on the EfTA Instagram Page as part of our Words of Wisdom Wednesday posts. Whether students have a detailed plan for life or are still trying to figure out what happens after high school, the insights of volunteers in the workforce can prove valuable in helping encourage and shape tomorrow's leaders.
As a volunteer, you will be sent a list of 5 questions that we would like for you to answer in a recorded video. We ask that you record your video horizontally and that your answers be no longer than 1.5 minutes long for each question.
As a volunteer, you will be sent a list of 5 questions that we would like for you to answer in a recorded video. We ask that you record your video horizontally and that your answers be no longer than 1.5 minutes long for each question.