On December 4th, Long Beach CaLL, in partnership with Wilson High School, organized two virtual mock interview sessions with approximately 50 students participating.
Mock interviews help students prepare for actual interviews for jobs and internships, where making a strong first-impression is so important, but this time it was a little different, students and business partners met virtually, something new given the year we’ve had. Long Beach CaLL recruited 30 industry professionals, representing a broad array of industries and careers, who provided students with constructive feedback regarding their interviewing style and how they responded to interview questions.
We are extremely grateful to all the mock interviewers for volunteering their time to provide such a meaningful experience for LBUSD students, and we appreciate everyone’s willingness and generosity to spend a session, or more, interacting with students. We would also like to thank Melissa Galbreath from Wilson High School, for helping organize this event with her students and staff. With the collaboration and participation of everyone involved, we were able to provide students an opportunity to interact with business professionals and build on their interview skills. As one student stated, “The feedback from the interviewer was really helpful to use in building [my] communication skills. It was also awesome to get a glimpse of how she functions in her work place!"
If you are interested in volunteering for a future mock interview event, please see below. If you are interested in any other career related activities we coordinate to connect business professionals to students, click on this link:
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Volunteers Needed for Upcoming
Mock Interviews in Early 2021
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Many students who participated in the mock interviews shared that they were nervous at first, but their interviewers made them feel comfortable, and by the end, they felt more confident and enjoyed the experience.
To help more students overcome their nerves or just practice their interview skills, we need at least 40 business professionals to volunteer as mock interviewers in early 2021 with Browning and Poly PAAL high school students (click on the flyer/image to the left for more info). There are many opportunities to participate as a mock interviewer. You can sign up for one, or more, of the following sessions:
- Friday, January 15 from 9:15am to 11:15am PST,
- Friday, January 15 from 12:45pm to 2:45pm PST,
- Thursday, February 25 from 9:30 to 11:15am PST, and/or
- Thursday, February 25 from 11:30 to 1:15pm PST
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In our first activity for the school year, Long Beach CaLL connected HDR engineers and architects to approximately 60 students in Jordan High School’s ACE (Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Engineering) Academy through a virtual industry chat. Virtual Industry Chats connect students in classrooms directly to professionals from specific career fields where they share their career path stories, answer questions, and provide information about how to pursue opportunities in their respective industries.
Panelists came from HDR and their Long Beach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team. HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services with over 200 locations around the globe. The HDR office in downtown Long Beach has partnered with Long Beach CaLL for many years to support LBUSD students in a variety of work-based learning experiences, especially internships. They value their communities and firmly believe in the importance of community engagement and supporting students’ career interests and goals.
We would like to thank all our panelists, Lac Tang, Brett Brandle, Janet Bui, Lucy Terrell-Lewis, Mike Vesleno, and Shiva Wooton, for volunteering their time to talk about their careers, personal journeys, job duties/responsibilities, and the skills and education necessary to succeed in their fields. One student stated that the chat, “helped me understand more career choices in engineering”, and another said, “it was a good presentation because they each talked about what they do and why they like it.” We would also like to thank Wendy Ili, Pathway Coordinator at Jordan High School, for moderating and organizing student participation. Partnerships like this enable us to provide students with additional resources they need to explore and make informed decisions about future jobs and careers.
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Host an Intern! Long Beach CaLL’s Internship Program connects Long Beach students to internships with businesses in Long Beach and surrounding areas. The goal of the program is to help young students from diverse backgrounds develop personal and professional skills that contribute to their success in the workforce.
We are currently working with a few businesses/organizations in providing students with internships during the school year, and we are looking forward to having a robust summer internship program. We are excited to explore ANY opportunity to work with employers that would consider participating in its Internship Program. We make the process easy for employers and will ensure a highly qualified student intern.
While the benefits for students who participate in the program include gaining valuable work experience, exploration of career fields, achieving a sense of accomplishment and earning an hourly wage or a stipend, participating businesses also enjoy many benefits, including: additional staff support through assigning special projects and tasks to youth; adding unique talents, energy and new ideas to your workplace; or meeting your organization’s commitment of giving back to the community through mentoring young people.
If you are interested in hosting an intern this school year or later this summer, whether virtually or in-person, click on the link at the bottom and fill out a quick form. We will follow up with you after the holidays with additional information. OR, you can directly request an intern, using internship descriptions tailored to your industry, by clicking here.
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During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to those who make possible what we do for Long Beach students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. May your holidays and New Year be filled with peace, joy and prosperity. We look forward to working with you in 2021. #ProudToBeLBUSD
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