Career Explorers
Career Explorers is a flexible virtual career exploration experience to help students learn about occupations in a variety of pathways.
Do you have a gut feeling that you belong somewhere in business, but don't know what is available? Or maybe everyone has told you that engineering would be a good field for you, but you have no idea where to start? Wondering how to use your natural artistic ability in a career to support yourself?
Kent ISD and local professionals are offering Kent County students, grades 7-12, an opportunity get these answers.
This virtual career exploration experience will provide students the opportunity to:
- Meet 6 professionals through 30-minute Zoom Career Chats (career conversations). Live or recorded sessions are available to meet the needs of busy students
- Ask questions and get the "inside scoop" directly from people in the industry
- Earn a certificate of completion to enhance scholarship/college applications and resumes
- Gain valuable insights about their own interests, values and personality
- Practice time management, interpersonal communication, networking and critical thinking skills
- Clarify their own career goals and develop next steps
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
- Participate in at least 6 Career Chats. Students will have an opportunity to ask direct questions to the role models via the chat feature. Recorded sessions are also available
- Compete a brief reflection for each Career Chat (a form will be provided)
- Conduct one personal Informational Interview with an adult in a career of interest, and submit notes
- Complete an interest inventory and personality assessment to gain personal insights
These Certificate of Completion tasks are intended to create a meaningful career exploration experience. The certificate provides students a credential to be used for talent portfolios, scholarship/college applications and resumes.
2022-2023 Career Explorers Sessions:
- October 3, 2022 - November 11, 2022
- December 5, 2022 - January 13, 2023
- March 6, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Career Explorers Series





Career Readiness Events
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11 Apr
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Career Chat 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMCareer ChatDate: Apr 11Time: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMCalendar: Career Readiness Event Calendar - CURRENT
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17 Apr
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Educator Spotlight Series 3:00 PM to 3:30 PMEducator Spotlight SeriesDate: Apr 17Time: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PMCalendar: Career Readiness Event Calendar - CURRENT
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20 Apr
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Career Readiness Network 8:00 AM to 10:30 AMCareer Readiness NetworkDate: Apr 20Time: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AMCalendar: Career Readiness Event Calendar - CURRENT
Educator PD - 2.5 SCECHs
Discussing: Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships
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Career Chat 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMCareer ChatDate: Apr 20Time: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMCalendar: Career Readiness Event Calendar - CURRENT
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25 Apr
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Career Chat 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMCareer ChatDate: Apr 25Time: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMCalendar: Career Readiness Event Calendar - CURRENT
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