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College Entrance Exam Preparation C.E.E.P. |
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RIPPLE institute inc. (RII) |
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Causing the RIPPLE that Changes the World |
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SEED career fair Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Youth Career Fair |
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SEED Mission: to provide American elementary and middle school students with an introduction to professional careers in scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical (STEM ) workforce upon completing their high school requirements.
Ripple Institute’s 1st Annual SEED student career fair Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 10am to 3pm Clark-Atlanta University’s Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Research Center
Activities: Speaker sessions Booth presentations STEM-related educational material giveaways Door prizes
Student Registration For free, elementary and middle school students from Fulton county, DeKalb county, and Atlanta city schools will be able to meet and engage professionals in various fields related to STEM in a career fair setting. Additional each students will be able to walk away with a renewed interest in STEM and much-needed SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Please review the website and click on the registration form link at the bottom of the webpage to review the registration form for the parents.
http://sites.google.com/site/seedcareerfair/
Volunteer Opportunities: Event volunteers are needed (35 requested)! Duties: * Set up of site (arrange tables and place posters and materials in designated areas) * Greet and direct attendees * Help manage the flow of the students who participate * Help with site disassembly *Perform other duties as needed For volunteer registration:
For SEED career fair booklet: ü Full company name ü Name, qualifications (i.e. Ph.D., M. Sc., etc.) and job title of all reps due to attend ü Brief bio of company representative(s) ü Short synopsis of your company (No more than 4 sentences) ü Website address ü Logo (jpeg)For RIPPLE institute inc./SEED career fair website: Please contact Mariama.Boone@rippleinc.org if interested.
Background Young people who need the greatest encouragement are often the most difficult to reach. The SEED career fair will provided students with the answers to questions such as: "What type of education would I need?" and "How much can I make in this position?" The potential income is a serious consideration for a number of students so understanding the personal, emotional and educational commitment that it takes to achieve a livable wages job in the future is a lesson that our youth need to learn today. A woman engineer can be seen as a role model for other women, on the strength of her furthering of the profile of women in academia. Alternatively, she could be seen as a role model for aspiring academics, regardless of their gender, on the strength of her academic achievements and/or dedication to her chosen discipline.
2009 SEED career fair objective: To partner Metro Atlanta middle school (6th-8th grade) students with area business professionals to encourage education and career interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), which will: Þ Create positive role models and living examples of career success for students Þ Enhance the image of STEM careers and their impact in our society Þ Introduce youth to practical applications of math & science w/in the workforce Þ Inspire youth to purse Bachelor of Science degrees |
