JA Career Speakers Series™
In JA Career Speakers Series, a volunteer guest speaker visits the classroom and shares information about his or her career, work, and education experience. The speaker may bring props, samples of his or her work, or other visuals to help engage students. Activities and implementation design will vary based on grade level. This event is part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway and can be placed in grades K–12, in-school or after-school/out-of-school.
| Pillars of Student Success | Entrepreneurship: | Financial-Literacy: | Work-Readiness: |
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| Program Implementation | Program Grade-Level |
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| Classroom-Based | Elementary, Middle, and High School |
| Program Concepts | Program Skills |
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| Business, Career clusters, Career speaker, Careers, Choices, Community, Earn, Education, Interests, Knowledge, Job, Pay, Skills, Talent, Work activities | Active listening, Decision making, Formulating questions, Making observations, Online research, Reasoning, Social skills, Verbal and written communication |
Program Sessions
Before the Speaker Event
Students prepare questions for the speaker event and research the visiting career speaker and his or her company. Students will be able to identify skills and interests. The JA Career Speaker Series activities will vary based on grade level.
During the Speaker Event
Students learn about the guest speaker's job experiences and stories, ask questions, and take notes.Volunteer speaker shares his or her job experiences and stories to offer insight and guidance for career education.Students will practice active listening skills.
After the Speaker Event
Students reflect on what they learned during their preparation and the speaker event. Students will recognize career clusters.
(Optional) Post-Event Enhancements
Optional for Middle and High School
Students learn more about career readiness opportunities via JA My Way and JA Build Your Future.
Sponsor
Citi Foundation
Junior Achievement gratefully acknowledges the Citi Foundation for its dedication to the development and implementation of the JA Career Speakers Series program. Junior Achievement appreciates its collaboration with Citi to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA programs encourage self-confidence and motivate young people to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals.