Amandla to Hold its First Career Day
April 28, 2011
Students to learn how a good education will prepare them for careers later in life
On Saturday, May 14th, 2011, Amandla Charter School will be hosting its first ever Career Day from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is being sponsored by the Stanford University Alumni Association’s Beyond the Farm project.
Beyond the Farm is a program that is base on Stanford’s founding principles is "a desire to render the greatest possible service to mankind." Though these are Jane Stanford's words, generations of Stanford alumni, students and faculty have made these words their own—this commitment is what Beyond the Farm is all about. Beyond the Farm seeks to extend Stanford's spirit of service to communities around the world through the volunteer efforts of Stanford alumni, family and friends. With the dedication of every individual within the University's 200,000-strong alumni community, thousands of local causes can be supported and hundreds of global initiatives can be launched. Every day.
The event will allow 15 to 20 professionals the opportunity to share with Amandla students the importance of education in their chosen field and meet one-on-one or in small groups with students to discuss career opportunities. “Career” classrooms will be set-up in the areas of sciences, business, law, politics, public service, performing arts, teaching, etc. with each volunteer making 20 minutes presentations on their career. Students and their parents will rotate through each classroom, learning about different career opportunities. The event is open to all Amandla students and their families.
“It’s not about getting a student to choose a career right now but enlightening them as to what college and success beyond can look like in these fields,” explained David Nelson, project coordinator and a Stanford Alum.
For more information on this event, please contact Barbara Tieder at 773-535-7150, extension 102.
On Saturday, May 14th, 2011, Amandla Charter School will be hosting its first ever Career Day from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is being sponsored by the Stanford University Alumni Association’s Beyond the Farm project.
Beyond the Farm is a program that is base on Stanford’s founding principles is "a desire to render the greatest possible service to mankind." Though these are Jane Stanford's words, generations of Stanford alumni, students and faculty have made these words their own—this commitment is what Beyond the Farm is all about. Beyond the Farm seeks to extend Stanford's spirit of service to communities around the world through the volunteer efforts of Stanford alumni, family and friends. With the dedication of every individual within the University's 200,000-strong alumni community, thousands of local causes can be supported and hundreds of global initiatives can be launched. Every day.
The event will allow 15 to 20 professionals the opportunity to share with Amandla students the importance of education in their chosen field and meet one-on-one or in small groups with students to discuss career opportunities. “Career” classrooms will be set-up in the areas of sciences, business, law, politics, public service, performing arts, teaching, etc. with each volunteer making 20 minutes presentations on their career. Students and their parents will rotate through each classroom, learning about different career opportunities. The event is open to all Amandla students and their families.
“It’s not about getting a student to choose a career right now but enlightening them as to what college and success beyond can look like in these fields,” explained David Nelson, project coordinator and a Stanford Alum.
For more information on this event, please contact Barbara Tieder at 773-535-7150, extension 102.
