Volunteer: Virtual Industry Site VisitsIndustry site visits provide an opportunity for students to explore a particular industry worksite. These trips are typically connected to an area of study or set of standards that students are learning about, providing context and on the-ground knowledge of how that is applied within the workplace. They also provide general information about the various kinds of jobs and careers that students can pursue in the future as well as experience what it feels like to be in a professional setting. Visits are often lead by a representative of the company and provide an interactive way to engage students depending on their grade levels. General Expectations Student tour of facility Industry panel of experts (prefer individuals that fit our school/student demographic) Hands on activity to model specific site workProgram: TAF at Washington Middle School Industry site visits provide an opportunity for students to explore a particular industry worksite. These trips are typically connected to an area of study or set of standards that students are learning about, providing context and on the-ground knowledge of how that is applied within the workplace. They also provide general information about the various kinds of jobs and careers that students can pursue in the future as well as experience what it feels like to be in a professional setting. Visits are often lead by a representative of the company and provide an interactive way to engage students depending on their grade levels. General Expectations Student tour of facility Industry panel of experts (prefer individuals that fit our school/student demographic) Hands on activity to model specific site workProgram: TAF at Washington Middle School Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Guest SpeakerShare relevant information with our students and educators. In the classroom, speakers are invited to campus to provide students with a closer look into how their learning connects to and is applied in the “real world.” For our teachers, we enjoy guest speakers during professional development workshops and seminars, offering insight to solve education challenges or integrate new approaches in the classroom. Guest speaker settings include: Schools (individual classrooms or assemblies) School Events TAF Events (UnTapped, Varsity Luncheon, TAF Parlour Talks, etc.)Guest speaker general expectations Open to share your personal journey to your career path Bring examples of your work (technology aspect, slideshow with photos, etc.) Hands-on activity to drive the work homeProgram: TAF at Washington Middle School Share relevant information with our students and educators. In the classroom, speakers are invited to campus to provide students with a closer look into how their learning connects to and is applied in the “real world.” For our teachers, we enjoy guest speakers during professional development workshops and seminars, offering insight to solve education challenges or integrate new approaches in the classroom. Guest speaker settings include: Schools (individual classrooms or assemblies) School Events TAF Events (UnTapped, Varsity Luncheon, TAF Parlour Talks, etc.)Guest speaker general expectations Open to share your personal journey to your career path Bring examples of your work (technology aspect, slideshow with photos, etc.) Hands-on activity to drive the work homeProgram: TAF at Washington Middle School Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Student MentoringOpportunities with students generally focus on supporting classroom projects. Mentors provide technical or content-specific knowledge around certain tools or problem-solving approaches relevant to STEM. Although preferably done in-person, virtual meetings with students can be facilitated to accommodate distance and time. In the past, students have benefitted from having a mentor throughout: STEM Projects (TBD)Program: TAF at Washington Middle School Opportunities with students generally focus on supporting classroom projects. Mentors provide technical or content-specific knowledge around certain tools or problem-solving approaches relevant to STEM. Although preferably done in-person, virtual meetings with students can be facilitated to accommodate distance and time. In the past, students have benefitted from having a mentor throughout: STEM Projects (TBD)Program: TAF at Washington Middle School Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: JudgingCritical feedback from industry professionals helps students see their work from various perspectives. Judges are matched as closely as possible to their specific area of expertise. As a rule, volunteer judges are provided project overviews, orientation information, and scoring rubrics to ensure fair evaluations. Judging opportunities include: STEM Expo or classroom ProjectsProgram: TAF at Washington Middle School Critical feedback from industry professionals helps students see their work from various perspectives. Judges are matched as closely as possible to their specific area of expertise. As a rule, volunteer judges are provided project overviews, orientation information, and scoring rubrics to ensure fair evaluations. Judging opportunities include: STEM Expo or classroom ProjectsProgram: TAF at Washington Middle School Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |