We would like to begin participating in an outreach group that works with High School students - perfect for PLSO's strategic plan. Volunteers are needed to help me get us involved. There are several areas that we can get involved so depending on a person’s skill sets and available time there is probably a great spot for them. Events are happening soon so quick responses are appreciated.
Take a leap of faith and step outside your comfort zone and help promote our wonderful profession by presenting to High School students and ideally some future surveyors about a career to consider! Remember it is easy to talk about something you love that has treated you well! Also it is a way of giving back to others and your professional community. We would love to have some Technicians be a part of this too for you are the ones who use the tools and most often closer to High School ages. Here is a great chance for Technicians to get involved and share.
More details about program and how this started!
http://www.pamplinmedia.com/wbi/152-news/282613-159241-gervais-high-school-hosts-regional-trades-day-partners-with-local-businesses
Willamette Promise - www.wesd.org/willamettepromise
Willamette Promise Industry involved - http://www.wesd.org/domain/131
Regional Events:
- Jan 22 Woodburn High School
- Feb 5 Gervais High School
- Feb 26 Stayton High School
Three ways to participate:
- We need 2 keynote speakers at each Regional Event to start the conversation with Junior’s about Oregon Industry. 350- 450 students will meet in an auditorium/ gym to start their Industry Exploration: Application, Resume, Interviews and Industry Search.
- We need 25 participants at each Regional Event for a 3.5 hour block of time to give 8- 10 minute interviews to students. 350 -400 students
- We need 5 Industry Partners at each Regional Event to work with a group of students to learn the process of researching a company (the company could be your company), the facilitator will facilitate 4 groups of students in a 3.5 hour time frame. 350- 400 students
Build Oregon Trades Day:
- Feb 19 Yamhill Carlton High School
- March 11 Central High School, Independence
- April 18 Sprague High School
- April 26 St. Helen High School
How to participate:
We need industry to provide an engaging presentation and information about Oregon Industry. We love having equipment on site that students can become familiar with as well as materials that students can learn “how it works”, as well as to gain an understanding of the wide variety of jobs within Oregon industry. Trades Day/ Career Expo event 500 – 2000 students.
We are currently looking for cool technology and geard, such as Robotic Total Stations, GPS Rovers, 3D Scanners, Lazer Distomat, UAV or Drones, 3D CAD drawings and more. We will still need Surveyors to help show how the gear is used and provide stories that get the students interest.
I need to let the organizers know where we can support and put the right people in the right spots to highlight what we do and support their efforts. Have people contact me who have interest in stepping outside their comfort zones to help with these great opportunities!
Tony Brooks and Gary Anderson
