Upon completion of these materials, students will know what networking is, where it can occur, its benefits, and strategies to build connections.
Access to MyCareerTech materials requires that a teacher login or register; students never log in.
Lesson materials include:
Help educate students about what jobs might align with their interests, skills, and values.
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Scottie Rodgers talks about how networking and volunteering from his early college days until today has led to a successful career and lifelong friendships.
Shelby Pennix discusses his role and responsibilities as the owner of Pennix Mortgage, include networking, prospecting, qualifying customers for a loan and the customer service side of the business.
Shelby Pennix gives advice for someone considering a career in mortgage banking, including the importance of work ethic, good financial planning, and building trust and loyalty to obtain repeat customers.
Scott Beyer talks about the benefits of Professional Networking, including adding value to conversations by asking questions to build trust and respect.
Michelle Krause gives advice to those undecided about what career path they’d like to pursue.
Tracy Beam shares the value of having someone recommend you to an employer when looking for jobs.
Elyse Hart Pelfrey shares the skills necessary to be successful, heading up a new innovative division, GM Energy, inside of a large company.
Elyse Hart Pelfrey talks about using her time in school to develop her skillset ranging from work ethic, leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking, lifelong learning, time management, and networking.
Jerry Windle describes how a personal tragedy led him to a career as a Financial Advisor.
Jon Gilbert talks about the evolution of his career path in college athletics from Alabama to Tennessee to Southern Mississippi and East Carolina.
Kevin Frodermann talks about the importance of problem solving in manufacturing to provide value to the customer and gives advice for those interested in a career in manufacturing.