Working Lunch
More than 100 professionals from 50 organizations and local companies
shared lunch, conversation, and advice with high school students.
shared lunch, conversation, and advice with high school students.
Career Mapping
Students literally mapped out professionals' career paths on large pieces of butcher paper. The visual representations helped students see that careers are often twisted paths that can be influenced by many factors and, while it is important to have goals, being open to experiences can lead to positive changes. Students overwhelming enjoyed the networking and left with a more realistic understanding of careers. Professionals reflected on their career paths, connected with high school students, and networked with other professionals.
Feedback
"I learned that you are not tied down to your career goals in high school"
- Lyla, Berkeley High School
"Something that surprised me today is that any qualities that you have, there is a job for you somewhere"
- Jenn, Richmond High School
"My favorite part of the day was networking with all of the professionals and exchanging business cards"
- Nathan, De Anza High School
"I learned that there is more than one pathway in life"
- Daraja, Berkeley High School
"My favorite part of the day was lunch when I got to meet with the mentors and we talked about college in depth"
- Ana, De Anza High School
- Lyla, Berkeley High School
"Something that surprised me today is that any qualities that you have, there is a job for you somewhere"
- Jenn, Richmond High School
"My favorite part of the day was networking with all of the professionals and exchanging business cards"
- Nathan, De Anza High School
"I learned that there is more than one pathway in life"
- Daraja, Berkeley High School
"My favorite part of the day was lunch when I got to meet with the mentors and we talked about college in depth"
- Ana, De Anza High School
