Overview
Career Day is a school-wide event designed to expose students from grades 6-12 to a wide range of careers and inspire them to think about their futures. Through engaging presentations, interactive booths, and meaningful conversations with professionals, students gain insight into various career paths, the skills required, and how their current education connects to the world of work.
This guide provides a step-by-step framework to help school staff plan and support a successful, organized, and impactful Career Day experience for all students.
Objectives
The objective for the day is simple: for students to begin exploring, talking, and asking questions about potential career fields and pathways.
Instructions
Below you will find suggestions and ideas on how to get started planning a school-wide career day. This section includes links to documents such as:
- Intro and Questions to Ask Yourself
- A timeline to your planning
- Templates
- Sample Documents
Key Highlights
Road map to planning a well-structured, organized and engaging school-wide career day for all staff and students.