This Career Day activity created a venue for sixth grade students “to understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, skills, interests and talents, and the world of work.”
School counselor and event coordinator Rebecca J. Flores said the invited speakers talked to the students “because this is one of the best ways for students to learn about a particular career — by hearing from someone who is already in that field.”
Each of the guest speakers were given 45 minutes to share their training and career experiences.
They were veterinarian Dr. Ignacio Dela Cruz, the Department of Land and Natural Resources secretary; audiologist Dr. Angie Mister of the Public School System; WSR special education staff member and Army Reservist Regina Andres; former Presiding Judge Edward Manibusan; human resources manager Tommy Kennington of the Pacific Islands Club; and broadcast journalist Bob Coldeen of KSPN.
Flores said the speakers discussed the skills the students need to obtain in order to be successful in their chosen careers.
The speakers personalized their presentation by utilizing visual aids or conducting a demonstration. They also shared important aspects of their career with the students.
In conducting the program, WSR principal Lynette Villagomez said they considered the available jobs on island and what are in demand right now.
She said Career Day was an opportunity for the student to explore the jobs they may want to pursue as they continue their education.
“When in high school they will start thinking about preparing for their careers,” she said.
There were 86 students from four 6th grade classes that attended yesterday’s presentations.
Flores said the speakers were selected based on the career inclinations of the students.
“Part of the preparation for Career Day was the interest inventory survey that students had to take in order to identify their interests and preferences. They also did a mind map of their strengths, skills, and talents in order to tie them in to possible career options,” she said.
The teachers then assigned the students to sessions that featured their preferred careers.
After the two-hour presentation, the students proceeded to the cafeteria to watch the cooking demonstration conducted by PIC chefs Jun Evangelista and Bel Gurung.
The chefs prepared fettucini carbonara, penne puttanesca and macaroni and cheese.
Villagomez said the cooking demonstration was part of their wellness and health program that teaches students how to choose healthy foods.
