Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m., the University Center of Greenville
The conference will provide students with the essential skills and tools needed for life after high school. Over 125 JAG students from across Upstate high schools will participate in sessions that are geared to prepare for them for success in their educational pursuits as well as in everyday life. Students will participate in the following sessions:
Employability Skills - “Putting it into Practice”
Experienced human resource professional will provide one-on-one resume reviews, mock interviews and telephone interview techniques that help to expose and correct any deficiencies in the participant’s job application and interview skills.
Public Speaking:
The session introduces students to the basic elements of good public speaking and will be designed to instill a sense of confidence as they communicate orally with others.
General Sessions
SAT/ACT, ASVAB, Financial Aid, Admissions Process, and Financial Literacy
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who are most at-risk. In more than three decades of operation, JAG has delivered consistent, compelling results – helping nearly three-quarters of a million young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities.
For more information contact Jay Blankenship, (864) 467-3620. To learn more about JAG go to http://www.jag.org
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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