Preparing Students for Careers: Apprenticeships – Passport to Careers State Conference 2020

A lot of students plan on going to college after high school- but how many students do you know that have career goals that fit well with their interests and skillsets? Have you considered ALL options of how to be successful in that field? Do you have any students that are interested in being a doctor or nurse, but can’t handle seeing blood? This workshop provides tools for taking steps to encourage your students to contextually and tangibly think about the realities of specific jobs, as well as options for how to achieve career goals. Although college is the most chosen path after high school, it may not always be the best option for people interested in certain career paths. Did you know that most trades jobs have apprenticeship programs that pay people to learn about and practice job skills- all without accruing any student debt? There are over 200 apprenticeship programs in Washington from Construction to Healthcare, to Information Technology, to Aerospace, Early Childhood Education, and much more! Come learn more about how to identify career options for students so that they can make an educated decision about choosing a career and how they want to accomplish their career goals.

Attendees will learn how to effectively support students with identifying career paths and ways to become successful in those career paths. Attendees will also have information about apprenticeship options.

Presented by Emily Stochel of ANEW.