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Career’s Day: A Glimpse Into Our Future
One of the many goals of a Brentwood education is to prepare students for life after high school graduation. With courses like Career-Life Education 10 and Career-Life Connections 12 and resources like our amazing University counselors and alumni network, Brentwood students are given many opportunities to plan for their future once they graduate. Every year, towards the end of second term, students of all grades embark on a learning journey about different career paths that they could pursue. This event is known as Careers Day and it will be held on Saturday, March 4.
Ms Beausoleil, Career Education Program Coordinator, explains the purpose of the day best: “Career’s Day offers a look into the world of possibilities. There are so many careers that didn’t exist five years ago, so it’s a great chance to explore job opportunities and think about your future.”
Thanks to the work of Ms Beausoleil and Alumni Relations Coordinator, Ms Yanick, we have 21 Brentwood alumni and parent speakers lined up to present to interested students about their career path and offer words of advice. Thanks also to Tedra G, Mack ‘23 who, as part of her Environmental Advocacy class, arranged several speakers with a green tech focus. With careers ranging from veterinarian to pilot to software engineer to journalist, there is truly something for everyone. “I really enjoyed Career’s Day last year because I got to listen to speakers discuss their experience in fields I was interested in. It gave me an idea of a path I might want to take” remarked Emma W, Alex ‘23.
This year marks a full return to pre-pandemic “normal” with 20 of the 21 speakers presenting in-person. Students will attend two different 45 minute sessions before exploring the Career’s Fair in the Foote Centre. At the Career’s Fair, every presenter will have their own booth and an interactive activity or some take home materials. The Fair is also a great opportunity for students to speak with people whose presentations they didn’t get to attend or to ask follow up questions of the people they heard earlier in the morning.
The event will conclude with lunch and the annual presentation of the Old Brentonian Awards, given to alumni who have made great contributions to their professional field and the world since their graduation from Brentwood. This year’s winners are: Anastasia Lapatina ‘19, James Larsen ‘99, and Bruce Carlson ‘64.
Carolyn Pollock, a Brentwood alumna, current parent, and Career’s Day speaker is “looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the school and help Brentwood students as they begin their career journeys.” Let’s welcome our speakers with open arms and get excited for a day of career exploration!
Maxine P, Alex ‘23
Ms Beausoleil, Career Education Program Coordinator, explains the purpose of the day best: “Career’s Day offers a look into the world of possibilities. There are so many careers that didn’t exist five years ago, so it’s a great chance to explore job opportunities and think about your future.”
Thanks to the work of Ms Beausoleil and Alumni Relations Coordinator, Ms Yanick, we have 21 Brentwood alumni and parent speakers lined up to present to interested students about their career path and offer words of advice. Thanks also to Tedra G, Mack ‘23 who, as part of her Environmental Advocacy class, arranged several speakers with a green tech focus. With careers ranging from veterinarian to pilot to software engineer to journalist, there is truly something for everyone. “I really enjoyed Career’s Day last year because I got to listen to speakers discuss their experience in fields I was interested in. It gave me an idea of a path I might want to take” remarked Emma W, Alex ‘23.
This year marks a full return to pre-pandemic “normal” with 20 of the 21 speakers presenting in-person. Students will attend two different 45 minute sessions before exploring the Career’s Fair in the Foote Centre. At the Career’s Fair, every presenter will have their own booth and an interactive activity or some take home materials. The Fair is also a great opportunity for students to speak with people whose presentations they didn’t get to attend or to ask follow up questions of the people they heard earlier in the morning.
The event will conclude with lunch and the annual presentation of the Old Brentonian Awards, given to alumni who have made great contributions to their professional field and the world since their graduation from Brentwood. This year’s winners are: Anastasia Lapatina ‘19, James Larsen ‘99, and Bruce Carlson ‘64.
Carolyn Pollock, a Brentwood alumna, current parent, and Career’s Day speaker is “looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the school and help Brentwood students as they begin their career journeys.” Let’s welcome our speakers with open arms and get excited for a day of career exploration!
Maxine P, Alex ‘23