VERMONT WORKS FOR WOMEN & RANDOLPH TECH CENTER HOST CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
When: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, 9:00 AM – 2:20 PM
Where: Randolph Career Technical Center, 17 Forest St, Randolph VT 05060
Who: Vermont Works for Women and Randolph Career Technical Center
What: Career Challenge Day returns in-person to RTCC this Wednesday. This is the 19th year of Career Challenge Day at RTCC!
Career Challenge Day is a free career exploration event for female and gender-expansive students in grades 6-9. Middle school students from RTCC’s sending area are invited to attend this day-long event where they meet the instructors of non-traditional programs (programs where female-identifying students comprise 25% or less of students enrolled) and participate in hands-on activities to gain a better understanding of the courses, learning activities and corresponding career pathways. Career Challenge Day creates the opportunity for students to think broadly about their futures, explore in a fun and confidence-building environment, and consider incorporating career and tech center education into their learning journey.
Participating schools this year include: Brookfield Elementary, Northfield Middle High School, Orange Center School, Randolph Elementary School, Randolph Union Middle High School, The Sharon Academy, White River Valley Middle High School
Schedule:
8:30 AM – 9:25 AM | Students (70+ registered) arrive at RTCC, Welcome
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Students rotate through various RTCC programs*, completing a hands-on project at each station
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM | Lunch
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Students rotate through additional RTCC programs and projects
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM | Wrap up
2:20 PM | students depart
*Eight participating RTCC programs:
- Construction & Trades Management
- Automotive Technology
- Diversified Agriculture
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Criminal Justice & Cyber Security
- Culinary Arts
- Electrical Technology
- Diesel Technology
Day of Contact:
Caelan Keenan, VWW Youth Program Manager
[email protected]
802-655-8900 ext. 106 or (cell) 248-882-0634
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Vermont Works for Women promotes economic justice by advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth at every stage of their career journeys. Its programs include: career education and exploration for middle and high school girls and gender non-conforming youth; employment and career coaching and hard skills training for women, with a focus on incarcerated women, women in transition from poverty and other traumatic circumstances; and gender equity services for schools and businesses to improve educational and workplace cultures for women. Learn more at vtworksforwomen.org.
Randolph Technical Career Center provides technical education services for juniors and seniors from communities throughout Central Vermont. At RTCC, students learn the skills they need to become responsible and productive citizens who are able to take advantage of educational and career opportunities now and in the future. Learn more at https://orangesouthwest.org/rtcc
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