8th Grade Starts Looking At Their Future

Beginning in January, the 8th grade class at the middle school started on a journey that will take the entire semester.  They are getting a first hand look at the world of work and their future careers.  So far, they have taken a variety of career and personality interest assessments that help to pinpoint possible careers based on clusters.  They were reacquainted with the school’s career online portal, Pathful Explore, encouraged to research careers, and began identifying career paths that match their interests, aptitudes, and abilities.  

In addition, students have been attending special job expos and small group tours in the community that match their selected career cluster.  In these small group experiences, they get exposed to a variety of diverse careers, learn about the day to day duties associated with them, talk with people about the education and schooling required, and even get to try their hand at some of the job tasks.  There are twelve small group field trips planned throughout the semester, but we thought we would share a few pictures from those they already attended.  Special thanks to:  John Deere Davenport Works, and Circa 21. Next up is the Hands on Trades Expo in early March, the University of Illinois Engineering Open House in late March, Career Day on March 10th at the school and preparing for freshman orientation and scheduling.

There are many exciting things in store throughout the semester, so check back often to track the progress of the Class of 2027.