FOSTERING CAREER EXPLORATION
Career Sparks connects students with career professionals in a fun virtual setting called Spark Encounters. Whether it be distance learning, a hybrid model or traditional classroom settings, Career Sparks meets students in their space.
In just 40 minutes, students interact and hear from career heroes like astronauts, doctors, or artists as they share their inspiring stories and educational journeys, along with the skills and training they've mastered along the way. Can't make the Live Spark Encounter? No worries! On-Demand Spark Encounters are available 24/7 on your schedule!
CAREER SPARKS IS IN THE NEWS!
Students, teachers and supporters across the country are becoming Sparklers! Check out what the buzz is all about and why educators are bringing Virtual Career Days to their classrooms.
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BUSINESS INNOVATORS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 10AM (PT)
Join our Business Innovators Live Spark Encounter as we hear from two brand thought leaders that have led word-famous brands. Simon T. Bailey, the first African American Director of Sales for the Disney Institute and Norma Rener, brand executive and fashion powerhouse for the Jessica Simpson brand will be speaking specifically to our Sparklers about their careers. You'll learn what it takes to develop, build, and manage brands that are known worldwide by billions of people.
SIMON T. BAILEY
International Keynote
Speaker
Author, philanthropist & first African American Director of Sales for the Disney Institute, Simon continues to lend his business savvy to mega-companies Google, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and MasterCard.
NORMA RENER
Jessica Simpson Brand,
Vice President of Licensing
Norma has led the Jessica Simpson brand from its conception to international status with her keen business sense and love for fashion. She helped Jessica Simpson grow the brand from an initial shoe line to a business empire.
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To participate in this Live Spark Encounter and you are a member, just click below to register. If you are not yet a member, join our FREE 30 day trial and this Spark Encounter is on us! Remember to check out our Resources page to download a full lesson plan and other exciting activities custom made for this Spark Encounter.
BUSINESS INNOVATORS
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GAMING GIANTS
NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND
Special thanks to Patrick Murphy (Epic Games) and Graham McNeill (Riot Games) for joining us for our first Live Spark Encounter titled "Gaming Giants". These innovative leaders shared their interests, passions and journeys that brought them to building a career in one of the world's most popular entertainment activities.
GET A SNEAK PEEK NOW!
See what a Spark Encounter is all about in this short demo.
LIVE SPARK ENCOUNTERS' PROGRAM CALENDAR
2020-2021 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR
UNIVERSITY LIVE
August 4, 2021
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Check out this step-by-step guide on how to participate in a Live Spark Encounter.
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STUDENT
Have the flexibility to connect individually on your own schedule...at home, with friends or on the go. You decide when and where!
TEACHER
Bring career heroes virtually into your classroom with consistent, turnkey programming, customizable for small groups or full-class participation.
YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Build career aspirations within your organization by giving your group the opportunity to connect with career professionals.
SPARKLER SUPPORTER
Be the spark in young lives by helping students explore their futures! Contribute to building community.
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"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows"
- Sydney J. Harris
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