Today, Liz Lieberman and Dave Walker worked with 14 Grady High students. This small group was hand-picked by one of the Grady academy heads. Liz and Dave are providing career counseling with these kids on a monthly basis.
In September, we’ll begin the program of bringing in a total of 18 business leaders. Liz and these speakers will present to two Grady classes and try to connect high school education with getting a meaningful and prosperous career.
Also this year, Liz will hold monthly “Lunch and Learn” sessions at the school’s career center.
Planning your career? Here is a great resource that we found which lays out 26 career pathways into 6 focus Areas:
- Applied Arts and Communications
- Business & Management
- Health Services
- Human Services
- Industrial & Engineering Systems
- Natural Resource Systems
Here is a quote from the new Atlanta Public School Superintendent, Erroll Davis:
“What we have found out is that while students drop out in high school, the decision to drop out is often made in middle school.“