On Friday, October 28th Twenty-Eight students enrolled in West Mecklenburg Academy of Hospitality & Tourism and The Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship participated in the JA Job Shadow experience at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. The students had a three part experience prior to our site visit the student’s completed research on the company, created their 30 second pitch and reviewed Job Tips with the Academy Coordinator Sherri L. Moore. The second step of the experience the students visited the Uptown Charlotte Office for a day which included presentations from Managers, Recruitment Coordinators, Associates, Partners and an Office Tour meeting various employees. During the Partners presentation the students participated in a Case-Study scenario. Words of Wisdom were provided by Stu Goldstein, Partner “There is no magic wand – you have to make your own opportunities. The grades you make now-count now – do your work- get the best grades you can. If you don’t do it- you will have no options.” “It’s all about Options” The day also included breakfast and lunch with Associates and Partners with a small-group chat. Each student was able to talk to the Associates during lunch the topics varied. The third step the students will complete a Career Assessment and the date with be returned to JA our community partner. Special thanks to Amy Korb for the opportunity to participate in this experience. Cadwalader was impressed with our students’ preparation and behavior we have been invited back to participate in a Women’s Finance Workshop with the Women’s Leadership Initiative in 2017.
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November 1, 2016
West Mecklenburg High - The CTE Academy of Hospitality & Tourism and Business & Entrepreneurship hosted its Fall 2016 Career Networking Event on Thursday, November 1, in the school Media Center. Representatives from more than 20 for-profit, government, and non-profit organizations were available to meet with students regarding careers, volunteer opportunities and future internship opportunities. Registered organizations represent a wide range of fields, and employers include 2HotRadio, Cheryl McCullough Writes, Unique Background Solutions, Mountain Island Library, CMS/HR, CityYear, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, CASHRM, YouthEmpowerment Services, and Divine Essence Total Bodycare amongst other. Students from both Academies, were encouraged to attend. Matt Sadinsky says, he personally connected with fifteen students. He emphasized the importance of communications, math, computer skills and science classes as they are essential to success in many careers. He goes on to say students were energetic and took notes and turned their notes in for feedback from the Academy Coordinator, Sherri L. Moore. Matt says it was a good morning for partners and students. He will encourage other CASHRM members to come out and speak with students during our Wednesday presentation days for the Academy. Sherri Moore, Academy Coordinator says the support the stakeholders played is an important role for moving our Academy work forward. Moore says there are various opportunities available to support the Academies at West Meck. On Thursday, November 17 there is a Networking Event hosted with an academy partner, CPCC. To attend this event register https://legacy2020.eventbrite.com. Additional speakers for the “Wednesday Speakers Series” are needed. To register go to https://form.jotform.com/62585003648155. "LEGACY 2020” To Lead Expose Great Attributes of Change in our Youth |
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