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 Fall semester sessions take place once a month during lunch at Conroe and Oak Ridge 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.
Oak Ridge High School Conroe High School
Tuesday, September 7 Thursday, September 23
Tuesday, October 5 Thursday, October 28
Tuesday, November 2 Thursday, November 18
Tuesday, November 30 Thursday, December 2
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.
All students interested in participating in the Fall Career Connections Sessions need to speak with their College and Career Counselor.
Conroe High School - Ms. Beckham
Oak Ridge High School - Ms. Gibson
During the Fall semester sessions take place once a month during lunch at Conroe and Oak Ridge 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.
Oak Ridge High School Conroe High School
Tuesday, September 7 Thursday, September 23
Tuesday, October 5 Thursday, October 28
Tuesday, November 2 Thursday, November 18
Tuesday, November 30 Thursday, December 2
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.
All students interested in participating in the Fall Career Connections Sessions need to speak with their College and Career Counselor.
Conroe High School - Ms. Beckham
Oak Ridge High School - Ms. Gibson
Career Connections has been an incredible experience for the kids on our campus. I love the encouragement students receive, as well as exposure to careers that aren't necessarily mainstream. Our parents really appreciate us giving their child the opportunity to grow in different ways while they are here at school. The adult participants from the community have experiences that can really influence kids to think about the future in a hopeful, positive way instead of being afraid that they do not know what they want be when they grow up. All of the things they learn including setting and interview skills are things they can take with them the rest of their lives!"
- Molly Gibson, College and Career Center Counselor at Oak Ridge High School