2. A partnership between the Freedom High School and the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board of PIC

3. Goals:  Explore career interests  Learn skills needed to get a job  Learn skills needed to keep a job  Learn about college and training programs

4. 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

5. Monday Lehigh University Tower Room “The World of Work”

6. View of Bethlehem from our room in the tower of Iacocca Hall

7. Speakers from CareerLink and the Society of Human Resource Managers introduced students to the local labor market and the skills employers are looking for.

8. We enjoyed a buffet lunch in the tower

9. 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.

10. Tour of Lehigh University

11. Tuesday Northampton Community College “Skills for the Workforce”

12. College Information and Tour

13. Mr. Petrosky and Mr. Bloszinsky provided Soft Skills Training and a “Dress for Success” Workshop at NCC.

14. Teamwork

15. Dining Etiquette Training at Hampton Winds Restaurant

16. Wednesday Freedom H.S. and Business Tours “Career Resources & Exploration”

17. 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.

19. Lunch in the park

21. Thursday Freedom H.S. Lincoln Technical Institute Entering the Workforce Part I

22. Mrs. Jordan guided students through the process of creating a resume. Students also learned how to complete job applications.

23. Members of the Society of Human Resource Managers taught students about interviewing, and provided mock interviews with small groups, guiding them through the process.

26. Friday Lehigh Valley Businesses Freedom High School Entering the Workforce Part II

27. Morning: Job Shadowing at local businesses Job Shadowing at local businesses

28. Afternoon activities included a picnic, completing an online evaluation of the program, and awarding of certificates.