Many in the Friends of Schurz community have generously given your time in recent years to participate in the Schurz High School Career Speaker Series. We are grateful and hope you will return in 2020 to participate in the program's new, revamped format. For those looking for a way to give back in a simple, yet meaningful way, here is your opportunity.

In response to feedback from students and past participants, the 2020 series will welcome speakers to Schurz throughout the year, allowing community members to more easily fit a visit into your schedule.

Sign up here for a date and time convenient for you: http://bit.ly/careerspeakercalendar

Here's how it works: You'll meet with 10-20 students during one 50 minute period between approximately 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. (You do not need to use the entire period) You'll have an opportunity to share your career story and answer questions from students interested in following a similar path. Students will sign up in advance to participate. If you are able to stay for more than one session, even better!

Schurz's goal is to expose students to a variety of careers and give them the opportunity to connect with adults on a personal level. Presentations for bilingual students are welcome, so please indicate when you sign up whether you are able to present in another language.

Sign up to share your story here: http://bit.ly/careerspeakercalendar

If you'd like to participate but need to present earlier in the day email Dee Barrett at dibarrett@cps.edu to schedule your visit.

Schurz students have a wide variety of career interests!

A student survey showed interest in careers including (but NOT limited to):
Nurse
Doctor
Psychology/Counseling/Social Work
Veterinarian
Lawyer
Business
Journalism
Engineering/Computer Science
Automotive Technology
Law Enforcement (especially anyone involved in forensics)
Military
Firefighter
Cosmetology
Dental Hygenist
Languages
Construction
Education
Plumbing
Electrical

Sign up now: http://bit.ly/careerspeakercalendar

Before your visit:
The CPS Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising requires that Career Day/Post-Secondary Representative speakers fill out this VERY BRIEF (4 questions) form Postsecondary Representative Screening Form prior to your arrival at the school.