What's Next

March 2016 is full of wonderful happenings, events and holidays such as…

International Women’s Day is March 8^th
The beginning of Daylight Savings, Sun., March 13^th
March Madness 1^st round begins, Tues., March 15^th(AKA the Ides of March)
March Madness 2^nd round begins, Tues, March 17^th
St. Patrick’s Day, Thurs., March 17^th
International Earth Day is March 20^th
the First Day of Spring and Palm Sun., March 20^th
Purim begins at Sundown on March 23^rd
Good Friday, Fri., March 25^th
South Regional (Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight), Fri., March 25^th & Sun., March 27^th
Easter Sunday, Sun., March 27^th

It is also an exciting month this year because we are having our 1^st annual career expo for youth called the What’s Next? Career Expo to be held:

Thurs., March 17^th, 2016, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Ithaca College, Emerson Suites

This one-day event will help ~350 juniors, seniors, and out-of-school youth ages 17-24 from the Ithaca/Finger Lakes Region explore careers available without a four-year college education. Young people will have the opportunity to attend and participate in the:

CAREER FAIR

Students will get the opportunity to interview employers and ask questions that would help them explore opportunities within the business or industry leader
A participation worksheet will be provided for guidance

COLLEGE FAIR There will be several colleges tabling at the expo providing information on:

Professional Development
Trade or Specialized Training
Professional Certificates
Two-year Degree Programs

WORKSHOPS We will offer five different workshops for students to participate in. They will have the opportunity to choose from four of five workshops:

Entrepreneurship
Skilled Trades
Online Applications/Civil Service Exams
Resume Building
Networking

PANEL DISCUSSIONS A dedicated area will be set-up for students to be involved in panel discussions with various business leaders and have the opportunity to talk about:

Entrepreneurship
Starting a business
Where to get more information
Programs and/or classes offered

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Join the following keynote speakers in a panel discussion style format to allow for Q&A and learn more about overcoming challenges, discovering your strengths, conquering your weaknesses and moving toward ongoing improvement and continued success:

Short Stop Deli Owner, Chuck Dong
G.I.A.C Administrator, Travis Brooks

Happy March 2016! We hope you have a fantastic March this year and hope to see your student at the What’s Next? Career Expo. For more information, please visit our web page at HERE.

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