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Becoming a CTE Program Volunteer allows you to:
- Fulfill a personal goal of giving back to the community through
your business experience and expertise.
- Experience the satisfaction that comes from assisting high school
students in finding a positive career objective.
- Derive gratification from working with talented professionals
toward the same goals.
- Leverage professional and business networking opportunities with
other CTE volunteers.
- Earn the recognition of your business colleagues for supporting
an important aspect of the educational community.
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
Interaction with local business, trade, and government
professionals allows students to:
- Gain first-hand knowledge of career opportunities and job responsibilities
from guest speakers, job shadowing, career days, and internships.
- Learn the steps necessary to enter a career field from someone
actually working in the field.
- Explore career interests, gain valuable work experience, and acquire
a more in-depth understanding of pros and cons of a career field.
- Develop professional networks by participating in career days,
job shadows, internships and co-op experiences.
- Investigate additional sources for scholarships and tuition assistance.
BENEFITS TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Beyond individuals, businesses who support CTE volunteer
opportunities win as they are able to:
- Influence the curriculum decisions that determine preparation
of their future workforce.
- Receive positive recognition and enjoy community goodwill through
participation in CTE programs including internships, job shadowing,
apprenticeships, mentoring and/or summer employment.
- Establish a sense of stewardship among your employees.
- Demonstrate social responsibility to existing and prospective
clients through community involvement.
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