Help me give my students the opportunity to interview and create a professional portfolio.
$1,969 goal
This project expired on May 13, 2020.
This project expired on May 13, 2020.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
The name of our program is called "Southeast Job Prep". This is a new program here at our high school in Bradenton, Florida. Prior our classroom was funded by JAG and AT&T. For most of my students this is their very career preparatory class and first job.
Our students come from diverse backgrounds.
We identify students at risk for dropping out of high school then help them stay in school, graduate, and go right into the workforce. If they chose, they can even go into college. Over seventy percent are economically disadvantaged, and thirteen percent have disabilities. Many of the students represent the first generation of their family to attend high school in the United States.
Each year, our high schoolers are selected for the program, which many say changes their lives. The goal is for each student to have a goal, to have a plan in place for post-secondary education or the workplace. The program helps them figure out what they want to do, along with developing leadership skills, business skills, providing academic remediation, and job shadowing.
My Project
Students will be using these portfolios in mock interviews, soft skills, and internships. Students will work with Manatee County Chamber in groups of two to work with a rubric. They will be given direct feedback. Students will use these portfolios in scholarships interviews.
This tool will give first generation college graduates, minority families and ESE students a leg up and confidence when interviewing.
Students will practice soft skills when interviewing like how do properly do a handshake as well as practice interview questions. Students will be taught professionalism, soft skills and business interview skills. Students that used the AT&T pad portfolios have commented that their interviewer was impressed by their presentation and many students commented they have been offered jobs as a result of the portfolio.
Executive Office Solutions Professional Business Padfolio Portfolio Briefcase Style Organizer Folder & Notepad Synthetic Leather – Black (EOS-PAD4)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
30
$839.70
Executive Office Solutios Professional Business Padfolio Portfolio Document Case Organizer Folder with Notepad – Business Card Holders & Pockets iPad or Tablet/Phone Faux Leather - Black (F006)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
30
$389.70
Executive Office Solutions Professional Business Padfolio/Portfolio Case Organizer Resume/Interview Folder Synthetic Leather with Refillable Letter Size Writing Pad - Black (B424)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
30
$389.70
Materials cost
$1,619.10
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$24.29
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,673.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$295.30
Total project goal
$1,968.69
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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