Middle school is a key period in a young person’s development. Keeping students engaged in school at this critical juncture helps propel them forward to a successful career.
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, CHUBB, Citizens Bank and the School District of Philadelphia partner on a
transformational program that engages and enlightens Philadelphia middle school students about potential career paths and the future opportunities they reveal.
On Wednesday, June 3, 14 School District of Philadelphia sixth-grade classes will participate in a half-day career experience at approximately 25 prominent area businesses.
The goal of the program is to provide students with in-classroom instruction followed by a unique experience where they have the opportunity to visit a local company to meet and interact with professionals in a workplace environment. The professionals, from a variety of fields and backgrounds, explain what they do and the type of education and experience that it took to get where they are today. The program shows students the importance of setting goals and developing a plan to achieve those goals. It also exposes students to a work environment that they may be unfamiliar with or may not have access to otherwise.
Participating host companies to-date:
American Red Cross
Arcadis
Bittenbender Construction
Brandywine Realty Trust
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Chubb
Citizens Bank
Day & Zimmermann
General Building Contractors Association (GBCA)
Helm Creative Studio
Independence Blue Cross
Jefferson Health - Northeast
The Kimmel Center, Inc.
Monroe Energy, LLC
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Pennoni
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
Philadelphia Gas Works
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Phillies
Please Touch Museum
Seer Interactive
Spark Therapeutics
Steamfitters Local Union 420
Taller Puertorriqueño
Temple University
WHYY
If you have any question about Future Ready, please contact Sarah Godner at
sgodner@chamberphl.com or 215-790-3611.
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