- This lesson will take some prep. Ideally, this is a time to pool employees from your company partnership with varying roles. Both technical and non-technical is encouraged. You may also use the volunteers for the program for this.
- For the networking portion after the break, the same people may be used.
📖 Link Materials to Class Agenda:
- Slides (make a copy for your program - link the copy)
- Professional Skills Reflection
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👋 Welcome (5) :
- Begin the session with a welcome message and a short activity to engage students.
- Have students complete the Do Now.
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👀 Meet the Panelists (10) :
- Introduce the career panelists, highlighting their backgrounds and career paths.
- This helps students understand the diverse career opportunities in tech.
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🗣️ Career Panel (30) :
- Have a discussion with panelists share they insights about their careers.
- Follow up with a Q&A session.
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🔚 Panel Closeout (5) :
- A quick wrap-up of the panel discussion.
- A quick wrap-up of the panel discussion.
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⏳ Break (10)
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🌐 Networking Activity (45) :
- Students engage in a structured networking session with professionals.
- This is an opportunity to practice communication and networking skills.
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✍️ Reflection & Closing (15):
- Guide students to reflect on their development of professional skills through a structured reflection exercise.
- Encourage sharing of insights on how they've unknowingly built professional skills..