Volunteer Virtual Classroom Speaker - U.S. Only (Pathways to Success: Career Panel)

Pathful; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative volunteer opportunity to inspire 7th-grade students as a virtual classroom speaker. This role invites professionals from diverse fields to share their career journeys and insights, helping students understand various career paths and the skills needed for success. With proposed dates for engaging sessions, you'll have the chance to motivate young minds and make a lasting impact on their future. This unique experience not only benefits students but also enhances your professional profile, showcasing your commitment to community engagement and education.

Qualifications

• Diverse professionals from various fields are encouraged to share their career journeys.
• Presenters should have experience in sports, healthcare, child care, culinary arts, video game design, or fashion.

Responsibilities

• Interact with 7th-grade students and share insights about various careers.
• Encourage students to explore their interests and develop essential skills.

Skills

Career Readiness Skills

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Job description

Volunteer Virtual Classroom Speaker - U.S. Only (Pathways to Success: Career Panel)

Be among the first 25 applicants to join this volunteer opportunity that involves interacting with a classroom virtually. All you need is a good internet connection and a device with a camera. This role aims to bring real-world insights, professional experiences, and relevance to students' learning. Once you accept a proposed date, support and next steps will be provided to ensure your success. You can also showcase this experience on your LinkedIn profile.

Description

We invite diverse professionals from sports, healthcare, child care, culinary arts, video game design, and fashion to join a 7th-grade class for a Career Exploration session. The goal is to introduce students to various careers, share personal career journeys, lessons learned, and encourage early career readiness skills.

Students will leave with:

• A broader understanding of available careers
• Examples of achieving career goals
• Motivation to explore interests and develop skills

Presenters are encouraged to address:

• What inspired your career choice?
• Key educational or training experiences
• Advice for 7th graders starting to think about their future
• A typical day in your job
• Important skills in your field
• How you stay motivated and handle challenges

There will be a Q&A session at the end for student questions.

Proposed Dates:

• 5/27/2025 1:30 PM EST
• 5/28/2025 1:30 PM EST
• 5/29/2025 1:30 PM EST
• 6/2/2025 1:30 PM EST

Duration: 40 minutes

Subjects: Career & Technical Education, College & Career Readiness

Grade Level: 7th Grade

Number of Students: 30

Topic: Pathways to Success: Career Panel with the Pros

Preferences: Sports, healthcare, childcare, fashion, video game design, cooking