Opportunity Details
Career Exploration in Newark
Who says you can't make a difference in less than a minute? Join us for a fun day of speed networking activities and career development workshops with Newark high school students. You will be amazed by the life changes that can occur over a brief conversation during a round of speed networking.
We need your support for this fun opportunity! This day will be a part of the 2016 NCLC Summer Leadership Institute, a college and career readiness program for 400 students participating in Newark’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Inspire a movement among youth by sharing your professional pathway to progress as they get exposed to a wide range of careers. Listed below is a career cluster sample. When you register, you will be asked to identify which one you represent.
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Human Services / Healthcare / Public Health (H)
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Law / Government / Criminal Justice (L)
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Finance / Insurance / Consulting / Banking (F)
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Technology / Entrepreneurship / Business / Marketing (T)
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Arts / Nonprofit / Education (A)
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Other
In addition to speed networking, you will also lead a workshop involving an interactive project-based activity related to your career field. You will be asked to participate in an orientation on Friday, June 24th from 2-4:30pm to prepare you for the big day. The session will be held on the Rutgers-Newark campus. Please encourage others in your network to register and join you, or bring a team from your office.
*If you wish to receive the stipend for the day, you must register for both shifts. Thank you.
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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- Create a new team to sign up.
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