The parent workshop, presented by Lisa M. Strahs-Lorenc of the Long Island Works Coalition, will address issues that will help prepare today’s students for employment. Topics to be covered will include:

• Linking Careers and Education
• Future Employment Opportunities for Students
• Career Skills, Competencies & Exploration
• Learn the skills your child needs to obtain an internship
• Learn about resources available from L.I. Works Coalition

At the same time the students age 16 or older will have an opportunity to attend a parallel workshop, “Student Internship Seminar” to learn how to prepare themselves for the workforce of tomorrow.  Topics to be covered will include:

• Practice  Interviewing skills
• Explore Your Networking Opportunities
• Get Tips on how to Dress for Success 
• Learn Follow Up Steps after an Interview
• Quick Tips on Internship Opportunities

Students must register with their guidance counselors in advance to participate in this workshop.

Parents play an important role in providing invaluable career guidance and support to young adults.  To successfully transition to adulthood, all youth should be exposed to a range of work-based exploration experiences such as site visits, community service, job shadowing, and paid and unpaid internships.  The workshops will provide education-related opportunities that center on actively preparing all students to enter the global workforce of the future. These opportunities provide students with strong academic, technical, and life skills deemed by both business and educational leaders to be necessary skills for the future

Since 1999, the Long Island Works Coalition has been collaborating with employers and the educational community to prepare students for Long Island’s workforce.  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to help your teen prepare for tomorrow’s workforce.

To register for the workshops or for more information contact: Cheryl Gitlitz:  992-1349