A partnership between the Freedom High School and the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board of PIC
Goals: Explore career interests Learn skills needed to get a job Learn skills needed to keep a job Learn about college and training programs
The World of Work Occupational ChoicesOccupational Choices Labor MarketLabor Market Career ClustersCareer Clusters Career Exploration InterestsInterests SkillsSkills ValuesValues Lifestyle PreferencesLifestyle Preferences Skills for the Workforce Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities Soft SkillsSoft Skills Entering the Workforce Job ApplicationsJob Applications ResumesResumes Interviewing SkillsInterviewing Skills Program Components
Monday Lehigh University Tower Room “The World of Work”
View of Bethlehem from our room in the tower of Iacocca Hall
Speakers from CareerLink and the Society of Human Resource Managers introduced students to the local labor market and the skills employers are looking for.
We enjoyed a buffet lunch in the tower
Dr. Feigley introduced students to the vast number of occupations, and the process of narrowing down choices. Students learned how jobs can be categorized in several ways, including career clusters.
Tour of Lehigh University
Tuesday Northampton Community College “Skills for the Workforce”
College Information and Tour
Mr. Petrosky and Mr. Bloszinsky provided Soft Skills Training and a “Dress for Success” Workshop at NCC.
Teamwork
Dining Etiquette Training at Hampton Winds Restaurant
Wednesday Freedom H.S. and Business Tours “Career Resources & Exploration”
Mrs. Strockyj led the students in exploring careers online, relating careers of interest to course selection. Students created an online career portfolio that they can update from any computer.
Lunch in the park
Thursday Freedom H.S. Lincoln Technical Institute Entering the Workforce Part I
Mrs. Jordan guided students through the process of creating a resume. Students also learned how to complete job applications.
Members of the Society of Human Resource Managers taught students about interviewing, and provided mock interviews with small groups, guiding them through the process.
Friday Lehigh Valley Businesses Freedom High School Entering the Workforce Part II
Morning: Job Shadowing at local businesses Job Shadowing at local businesses
Afternoon activities included a picnic, completing an online evaluation of the program, and awarding of certificates.