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WHERE DO YOU FIT?Maine-Endwell Central School District

What is the Spartan Career Connection?Picture this . . .A student has interest in a particular career and meets witha career mentor to explore and learn more. Inspired to seeka deeper understanding, he or she engages in a careershadowing experience. Seeking even more experience, andbeginning to finalize plans for the future, he or she appliesfor an internship to better prepare themselves for the realitiesof the career.Now . . .Imagine that YOU can provide a child with an engaging andmeaningful experience that is so inspirational they decide topursue a career in a particular field. Better yet, imagine anopportunity to recruit, grow and retain talented individualsinvested in Broome County and the Greater BinghamtonRegion, as early as high school.Where do YOU fit?The Maine-Endwell CSD’s Spartan Career Connections program offers businesses an opportunity to create aschool/career partnership where students gain firsthand knowledge of career opportunities, and businessesdevelop relationships with talented individuals right here in Broome County. It’s a true win-win!We are seeking connections in these areas: K-5 6-8 9-12 Field Trips Career Inventory Career Mentor Guest Speakers Career Fairs Job ShadowingCareer Exploration Internships

Make a Spartan Career ConnectionMaine-Endwell now offers our students the opportunity to explore their career options by providing early exposure to avariety of careers, allowing even our youngest students to learn about different jobs and be inspired to use their skillsand passion to build a foundation for future success.You can make a Spartan Career Connection with our students in several ways:InformCareer Mentors/ Coaches:A person or team that provides an overview and guidance related to aparticular industry or career.Topics for discussion: Should include educational/skill requirements;positives and challenges; job responsibilities.Commitment: Monthly (6-10 per year); 45 minutes per meeting / session(a typical class period); AM, PM or after school (should be consistent).inspire*Career Shadowing An experience in which the student observes or “shadows” someone within an industry or particular career. Purpose: Shadowing allows students to observe a variety of activities within an industry or specific career. Shadowing may influence a student’s decision whether to pursue a particular career before applying for an internship. Commitment: Monthly (6-10 per year - may take place over July/August and spring/fall breaks); two hours per experience (6-10 per year); 9-11 a.m., or noon-2 p.m.prepare*Career Internship An opportunity for a high school student to work in an organization in order to gain relevant experience and networking. Purpose: The internship consists of an exchange of services for experience between the intern and the organization. (This will be an unpaid position, although nothing precludes the organization from paying an intern, at the complete discretion of the organization.) Commitment: Depends on the organization’s availability; one semester (fall/ spring); approximately 10 hours per week 9-11 a.m. daily, or noon-2 p.m. daily; may take place July/August and spring/fall breaks. *Student participants will be selected through an application and interview process at the High School.

make a SpartanCareer ConnectionInform inspire prepareComplete a Spartan Career Connection Interest Inventory Identify time commitment (1/2 year/full year) Identify how many students you are able to provide experiences for (shadow/intern) Provide description of internship before student applications are created/submitted Schedule a meeting with the superintendent of schools Jason R. Van Fossen [email protected] 607-754-1400, ext. 2311 Maine-Endwell Central School District 712 Farm to Market Road • Endwell, New York 13760