Volunteer Virtual Classroom Speaker - U.S. Only (Arlington ISD Advisory Committee for Informati[...]

Pathful; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to engage with high school students as a volunteer virtual classroom speaker in Arlington. This role involves sharing your professional experiences and insights into information technology fields such as programming, cybersecurity, and web development. As part of an advisory committee, you will help align educational programs with industry needs, fostering collaboration between educators and professionals. Join us on May 30, 2025, to inspire the next generation of IT experts in a small, interactive setting. Your contribution will make a significant impact on students' career paths in a rapidly evolving job market.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support and services, ideally with CompTIA A+ certification.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with high school students, sharing real-world applications of IT.
• Provide insights into the relevance of IT programs to the job market.

Skills

Computer Programming

Web Development

Information Technology

Job description

Volunteer Virtual Classroom Speaker - U.S. Only (Arlington ISD Advisory Committee for Information Technology Program of Study)

This volunteer opportunity involves interacting with a classroom virtually, sharing real-world application, professional experience, and relevance to the curriculum. You need a good internet connection and a device with a camera. Once you accept a proposed date, support and next steps will be provided to help you prepare.

Description

This session is an advisory meeting where industry professionals give insights into the following programs of study:

• Information Technology Support & Services (students earn CompTIA A+ certification)
• Cybersecurity
• Web Development
• Programming and Software Development

The purpose of these CTE advisory meetings is to align programs with industry needs and ensure relevance to the job market. They facilitate collaboration among educators, business professionals, and community members for program development and evaluation.

Participants include industry members such as Jennifer Reese (Software Engineer, Western Governors University), Larci Roberson (Sr Sales & Customer Service, Red Sense), Michael Dailey (CEO, Invictus Legacy Builders), as well as teachers from Arlington ISD.

We seek participants for each program of study. The upcoming date is 5/30/2025 at 3:30 PM (America/Chicago), lasting approximately 1 hour, for high school students in subjects like Information Technology and Computer Science, with a small class size of 5 students. Preferences include computer programming, web development, and information technology.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Not specified
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Wireless Services, Computer and Network Security, Computer Games