School To Career
The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce's School-to-Career Programs help Simsbury students make connections between their school activities and the skills and competencies required in today's workplace.
Through it's Education Committee, the Simsbury Chamber sponsors and develops career exploration programs, business skills workshops, the Henry James "Lunch & Learn Program and school-to-work certification awards. These fun and educational programs take place throughout the school year and involve hundreds of Simsbury students and local business people.
Skills Workshop
The Simsbury Chamber Education Committee sponsors an interactive Skills Workshop which helps to prepare students for the challenges they will face with their first job interviews, college admissions and managing their own finances.
HJMS Lunch & Learn
The Henry James Middle School "Lunch & Learn Program" began in 2007 as a way to get 7th and 8th grade students interested in learning about career choices, the journey from school to career and what insights we, as the business community, might have learned along the way. In an informal lunchroom setting Chamber members share their experiences, allow students to ask questions and give them food for thought regarding possible career choices down the road.
Chamber members who donate their time to speak at our schools, act as mentors or who provide on site learning experiences, not only provide a way for teachers to make their curricula more relevant and engaging, but also invest in the creation of a more highly qualified workforce.
For information on how you can be involved as a committee member, business sponsor, mentor, student participant or volunteer please e-mail - info@simsburycoc.org
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