Access Your Allies: An inside-out approach to networking Kristen Cumming Career InSight October 2009

CAREER DEVELOPMENT Making connections for educators, families and students to create a broad-based exposure through which students can learn about the world of work and make informed choices It means reaching out to discover new connections and energize existing connections to create a community approach

THINK PARTNERSHIP

THE INTERSECTION You World of Work Your School

THINK PASSION

SPANNING BOUNDARIES Your team Your staff Your school Your professional community Your community

THINK POSSIBILITIES

THE CHALLENGE Enhance the depth of understanding that you have with the people you know Expand the breadth of your network by meeting new people Explore new ways to build partnerships

THINK POTENTIAL

THE OPPORTUNITY Establish the vision Ask the right question.... and ask the question right Invite feedback, invite support Listen Access your allies

THINK ENGAGE