Career Conversations
-
Career Conversations is a monthly guest speaker panel series offered at high schools across Durham Public Schools. Each month covers a different set of industry sectors aligned with the NC Career Clusters (see calendar below). The purpose of the panels is to expose students to a variety of careers and industries, provide information about the skills and personal qualities most desired by employers, and help students navigate the often complex pathway to career success.
Industry professionals wishing to serve as panelists may sign up by contacting: Ondrea Austin, ondrea.austin@dpsnc.net, (919) 560-3858
-
Industry professionals from Self Help Credit Union, AW North Carolina and Hilldrup tell students about the professional skills most desired in entry-level employees.
-
Month*
Panel Theme
NC Career Clusters
September
Arts & Communications
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
October
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
November
Business & Public Administration
Business; Finance; Marketing; Government & Public Administration
December
Health & Human Services
Health Science; Human Services
February
Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism
March
Information Technology & STEM
Information Technology; STEM
April
Skilled Trades & Advanced Manufacturing
Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
*Calendar and registration site updated in September of each academic year