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Xtreme Beginnings Planning - Roundtable Discussions

In charge: Diane Cadavid, Donna Donovan, Amy Schroeder, Susan Tyson, Barbara Wiggins

Before the Event

Determine roundtables needed (more than 60)
Recruit two career models for each roundtable
Each CDC recruits two roundtable career models
RT Recruitment Letter (Word 344 KB)
Point volunteers to the website
Make photocopies of their handouts if needed
Assign CDCs to monitor 2-3 adjacent tables
Send confirmation e-mail to the volunteers.
Send talking-points letter
Contact volunteers the day before to verify their attendance.
Create a printed schedule for each career model showing table assignments, session times, break time.
Assign students to tables after number of speakers have been confirmed (is this possible?)

Room Preparation

Coordinate table and chair setup/placement
We are using 66 of the 100 tables. Sread out the RT tables as much as possible.
Table decorations

Orientation Session

Gather all Roundtable participants from both rooms into room ??. (not interview or holding room)
Orientation session can start as early as 9:15, and must be over by 9:40. (Leave time for them to get ready before the student stampede.)
Explain what Xtreme Beginnings is and how this room fits into the big picture.
Tell participants what to expect from the students
Tell career-oriented roundtable presenters to use the information in the back of the NC Career Outlook Handbook for information about careers in their pathway.
Many of the career-oriented roundtables are subsets of the 11 NC career pathways.
There may be as many as ten students at the table. Borrow chairs from unused tables.
Point out assessment sheet in folder and describe turn in procedure at the end of the day.
Provide presenters with a schedule of their presentation/break times - Chris
Directions to the Hospitality room
Assign chaperones
DOC Understanding (what is this?)

During Event

Water for all

Distribute and collect assessment from participants

After Event

Clean up
Thank participants with thank-you note
Send assessments to Assessment Team

Roundtable Topics

The number indicates the number of tables with the same roundtable topic.

# tables	Roundtable Topic
3	Skills needed for your future : Skills that employers are looking for and how to acquire them.
1	Work-based learning : Job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning oportunities.
2	Getting your foot in the door : What it takes to get noticed in a room full of job applicants.
1	The Reality of Employability & Inappropriate Choices : Choices students make that might have legal and financial consequences that can limit college and career choices.
1	Life after high school : Transitioning from high school to postsecondary education.
2	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources careers : Careers such as; animal scientist, biochemist, cartographer, environmental engineer, food scientist, landscaper, soil and plant scientist, veterinarian, zoologist
2	Architecture and Construction careers : Careers such as; construction manager, carpenter, electrician, plumber, civil engineer, interior designer, landscape architect
4	Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (performing arts) careers : Careers such as; actor, director, dancer, entertainer, makeup artist, musician
3	Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (A/V technology, film, printing) careers : Careers such as; graphic designer, A/V equipment technician, sound engineering technician, desktop publisher, video editor
2	Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (journalism and broadcasting) careers : Careers such as; radio and television announcer, broadcast news analyst, reporter, editor, broadcast technician, camera operator
3	Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (visual arts) careers : Careers such as; painter, sculptor, illustrator, multi-media artist, animator, commercial/industrial designer, fashion designer, floral designer, photographer
2	Business Management and Administration careers : Careers such as; public relations specialist, receptionist, legal secretary, budget analyst, chief executive, accountant, human resources manager, training and development specialist, public relations manager
2	Education and Training careers : Careers such as; education administrator, school counselor, librarian, postsecondary instructor, teacher, archivist, curator, athletic coach
2	Finance careers : Careers such as; credit analyst, loan officer, teller, financial analyst, insurance appraiser, actuary, insurance sales agent
2	Government and Public Administration (Non-Military) careers : Careers such as; legislator, economist, urban and regional planner, postmaster, transportation inspector, real estate appraiser, tax examiner, revenue agent
1	Government and Public Administration (Military) careers : Careers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard
5	Health Science (therapeutic) careers : Careers such as; psychologist, chiropractor, dentist, orthodontist, dietitian, optometrist, pharmacist, pediatrician, nurse, audiologist, physical therapist, dental hygienist, surgical technologist, athletic trainer
4	Health Science (diagnostic) careers : Careers such as; surgeon, laboratory technician, cardiovascular technologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiologic technologist
2	Health Science (research, information) careers : Careers such as; biomedical engineer, medical scientist, epidemiologist, medical records technician, medical transcriptionist
2	Hospitality and Tourism (lodging, travel) careers : Careers such as; lodging manager, concierge, meeting and convention planner, interpreter, tour guide, travel guide, travel agent
2	Hospitality and Tourism (Food/Beverage Services) careers : Careers such as; food service manager, chef, cook, bartender, waiter, host, baker, food server
1	Human Services (Counseling and Mental Health Services) careers : Careers such as; industrial-organizational psychologist, sociologist, substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, rehabilitation counselor, child care worker, social worker, clergy
1	Human Services (Personal Care) careers : Careers such as; funeral director, massage therapist, embalmer, funeral attendant, barber, hairdresser, skin care specialist, fitness trainer laundry and dry-cleaning worker, tailor
3	Information Technology careers : Careers such as; computer and information systems manager, computer programmer, computer software engineer, computer systems analyst, database administrator, network systems and data communications analyst
3	Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security careers : Careers such as; correctional officer, emergency management specialist, EMT, paramedic, fire fighter, forensic science technician (CSI), bailiff, police officer, lawyer, judge, magistrate, private detective, security guard
1	Manufacturing careers : Careers such as; electronic home entertainment equipment installer, security and fire alarm systems installer, medical equipment repairer, locksmith, tool and die maker, welder, fabric and apparel patternmaker, upholsterer, cabinetmaker, power plant operator, jeweler, engraver
2	Marketing careers : Careers such as; customer service representative, market research analyst, merchandise displayer, parts salesperson, retail salesperson, model, real estate sales agent
4	Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Engineering and Technology) careers : Careers such as; aerospace engineer, chemical engineer, electronics engineer, industrial engineer, mechanical engineer, nuclear engineer, architectural and civil drafter, electrical and electronics drafter, surveying and mapping technician
1	Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Science and Math) careers : Careers such as; mathematician, statistician, microbiologist, conservation scientist, astronomer, physicist, chemist, hydrologist, archeologist, geographer, political scientist
2	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics careers : Careers such as; avionics technician, aircraft mechanic, automotive service technician, motorboat mechanic, logistician, flight attendant, airline pilot, flight engineer, air traffic controller, bus driver, truck driver, ship engineer

Floor plan for Roundtable room. (PDF 24 KB) McKimmon room #1.

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