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Quick Links Selection List Description List MVHS Home Speaker Information	What is Career Day?

			The Career Day program creates a critical link between classroom and workplace for students. It allows students to explore various career options so they can make more informed educational and career choices. Career Day will be held on Friday, March 26, 2010.

	Monta Vista community participates in Career Day: teachers, staff, administrators, and parent volunteers, as well as all students. Monta Vista’s Career Center and PTSA plan and organize Career Day. Industry partners provide speakers and content for Career Day sessions. Community organizations help provide funding.

	What are the key benefits to the students?

	Introduction to Careers:			Students gain valuable exposure to at least three different careers through the Career Day Curriculum.

	Connect Learning & Earning:			Speakers give students background on the type of education required and salary expected for specific careers.
	Relevance of Schoolwork:			Students observe how English, math, problem-solving, and other basic skills learned in the classroom are used on the job.
	Necessary Workplace Skills:			Speakers introduce skills that are required for success in specific careers.
	Teamwork:			Students discover how each person’s role contributes to the functioning of the total company or organization.
	Education:			Students discover which college majors feed into different career paths.