UPDATED SPRING, 2008 
NEWSLETTER
WHAT'S NEW...
It's time to start thinking about what you might do this year to help you with career decisions.
If you are interested in MYTH BUSTING, ASTRONOMY, LAKE SCIENCE, OR WIZARDRY then you need to look into the Great Lakes Science Center. They have camps and overnights for children of all ages. For more information visit www.GreatScience.com
If theater is something that interests you then check out The Beck Center for the Arts. They offer camps and workshops for all ages- from 4 years old to 18. Includes PUPPETRY, SINGING, PIANO, DANCE, ACTING, MUSICAL THEATER AND MUCH MORE. For a full catalog of camps and classes go to www.beckcenter.org
The W.E. Project
- The W.E.(work ethic) Project is a business/education cooperative project.
- If you are an employer and would like to help prepare students with their career development please click HERE to fill out the W.E.(Work Ethic) business survey.
Career Development starts with knowing about all the different opportunities. Students are registering for classes right now and should be looking at the "effective electives". 8th grade is not too early to start exploring! Effective electives will help with future career choices, exposure to different career options, and start to "round" out a students high school experience. Students are meeting with counselors now and should look at the different electives available to them and start making INFORMED AND LOGICAL course choices that will influence their future. |
DID YOU KNOW...
- MATH TEACHERS --- A great new website that offers math activities that are related to the TV show "Numbers" Check it out at http://www.cbs.com/primetime/numb3rs/ti/activities.shtml
- Another great website for students interested in engineering is www.tryengineering.com
- A great career exploration game for middle school students is www.driveofyourlife.org Students design a customized car and in the process learn more about themselves, higher education and careers.
- The Ohio Historical Society has developed a variety of resource programs for all grade levels. To find out more information on Field Trips, Special Events, and Teacher Resources go to the Ohio Historical Society web site at www.ohiohistory.org
- Employers are always welcome to contact our office to list their employment opportunities absolutely FREE--216-529-4154 or this can be submitted by directly going online www.lkwdpl.org/jobboard
HAVE YOU HEARD...
- A young man from Bay High School found out that, although he loves animals and would still like to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, he should probably eat breakfast before he watches surgery.Dr Rick Diedrich, of the Pet Med Clinic was happy to report, after picking up our student from the floor, both patients were doing fine!
- A student at Westlake High School had a unique experience. The student was able to shadow Mayor Clough of Westlake for the day. She attended a meeting with mayors from our area and then enjoyed lunch with Mayor Clough.
- A Rocky River High School senior shadowed a zoo veterinarian and observed a surgery. She was quite sure this is not the career for her.
- A student from Lakewood High School spent three days at the Cleveland Clinic in their Research Department. He spent the time shadowing Stem Cell Research, Anatomic Pathology, and Surgical Pathology. It was an experience he will not be likely to forget.
WHERE TO GO IF...
- you want to shadow:
- Bay Village High School - Guidance Office
- Lakewood High School - Room 401B
- Rocky River High School - Room 200
- Westlake High School - Room 203B
- you want to look for a part or full time job- Lakewood High School - Room 401B
- you want to work on your Career Passport - Lakewood High School - Room 401A
