CareerX Student Handbook

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→ CAREERX@AISC KICKSTART YOUR CAREER JOURNEY NOW Educationisnot preparationforlife; educationislifeitself. JOHN DEWEY

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4 5 8 9 10WhatisCareerX? Skills&AttitudeExplorations HowDoIKnowWhich PlacementisRightforMe? CareerXStudent Expectations CONTENTS CareerX Handbook → 11 13 LifecycleofaCareer Experience FrequentlyAskedQuestions Testimonials Pg. Section 3

WHAT IS CAREERX? CareerX places high schoolers like you in a professional work environment. The “X” represents the explorations and experiences in these areas 4 Personal Skills Practice Professional Skills & Attitudes Ethical Awareness

PERSONAL SKILLS PRACTICE SELF-MANAGEMENT SUCCESS IN DOING SUCCESS IN THINKING Just like in a school space, you will learn how to manage your time, how to be responsible in sharing spaces and responsibilities, and how to navigate interpersonally. You must show up. P NShow flexibility by considering new ideas. Persevere to complete your responsibilities. Pay attention to details. Be open to feedback and show a growth mindset by being coachable and asking questions for your own understanding. You will practice essential self-learning skills you've been learning at AISC by applying it to a work context 5 S k i l l s & A t t i t u d e E x p l o r a t i o n s

PLACE THE PEOPLE Familarize

THE yourself with the communication expectations in person, in email, and in reports. Familiarize yourself with the professional look of your workspace.

PROFESSIONAL SKILL-BUILDING TAKE INITIATIVE COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY GET INFORMED ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION When given advice, try it out. Seek opportunities to talk to others and to see projects or places. Learn what is expected of you and communicate your questions and wonderings. Determine how you will receive feedback and time to check-in with your supervisor. Familiarize yourself with your organization. Learn the organizational rules, policies, and expectations. Study the organization’s website. P N During this CareerX , you will be an experiential learner on professional skills and attitudes. You will build awareness and then competency in a work setting. You'll learn the details about the place where you are, the roles within it, as well as the ways to act and interact with others successfully.

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ETHICAL AWARENESS INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE: AWARENESS INTERPERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBLITY Commonalities and differences in the values, expectations, beliefs and practices in the workplace

Awareness of moral and ethical obligations as a member of a professional organization, as a collaborator and as a subordinate.

During this CareerX, you may have opportunities to build awareness of the ethical considerations within every workplace. You'll build awareness of intercultural competence and effective collaborative relationships.

Depending upon your placement, you also might build awareness of social and environmental challenges as well as the implications of global goals in a local context.

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Awareness of individual sustainable practice in the workplace, as well as the organization's responsibilities within a regional, national and global context

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PLACEMENT IS RIGHT FOR ME? CAREER CONVERSATIONS PRE- AND POSTREFLECTIONS → The following pages provide pathways to ensure successful experiences for students and partners alike. MAIA LEARNING INTEREST AND PASSION INVENTORIES CREW LESSONS ON SELF-UNDERSTANDING AND RISK-TAKING CAREERX DESCRIPTIONS CAREER CONVERSATIONS PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS EXPLORE CAREERX STUDENT TESTIMONIES 8

CAREERX STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Show up for all scheduled meetings and time on task KEEP COMMITMENTS REPRESENT AISC SELF REFLECT We'll offer you multiple ways to consider what you know and want to know before your experience. Communicate as soon as you anticipate challenges or problems. 01 02 03 Follow all Student Handbook rules and expectations Be aware of your role as a representative of our school. Participate in our AISC meetings and feedback gathering before and after your experience. We'll offer you multiple ways to reflect on what you learned and what you still want to learn after your experience Stay off your phone and social media, just like you would in class 9

LIFECYCLE OF A CAREER EXPERIENCE Opportunities Professional partner list shared, with skills and opportunities for the experience explained. Applications You apply, sharing which option and why. You meet with AISC and learn more on the specific objectives. Agreements You and your parents sign the offer letter, committing to the experience. Partner Connect You meet with partner supervisor and learn more about them. Experience You collaborate, investigate, create and learn. Reflect You reflect on your learnings and your experience. SocialMedia Round-up Student work and feedback is highlighted on social media and internal communications. Skill Connect 10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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AISC places students during school holiday times. Currently, week long placements are available during the fall and spring breaks. Longer placements are possible during the winter and summer breaks.

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At AISC, Ms. Gautami, Ms. Sherene, and/or Ms. Archana will meet with you to discuss your interests and strengths and will help to set up a suitable placement. AISC uses its database of partner organizations for CareerX placements, and we are always adding to it. Students are placed based on interest and qualification. At work, you will have a supervisor that you report to. This will be the person that assigns tasks to you and will make sure that you are given an orientation to the company, introduce you to other staff members, etc. If ever you have questions about your workplace or assignment expectations, this is the first person you should ask.

Which adults will I work with during my CareerX?

Why should I consider a CareerX placement?

Work experience in a field you are interested in is a great way to get insights about a future career and understand the various options within a chosen field. The connections you make during your CareerX may even yield opportunities for you in the future. It is also a great way for you to use the knowledge and skills you have gained in your high school courses in a real world context.

Please note, parents will not be communicating with CareerX partner supervisors. Any parent concerns should be directed to the AISC contact that has been assigned. One of the most valuable opportunities we are giving to students is teaching them how to navigate the workplace culture. The AISC primary contact is always available to help students navigate any issues that come up.

When are CareerX placements available to me?

You will have a primary contact both at AISC and at your workplace.

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This will vary from organization to organization. Ideally, a work assignment will provide a student with a variety of tasks to complete while still meeting the needs of the organization. Generally, there is a culminating deliverable that the student is responsible for. Here are some tasks that a student might be asked to do:

Seek out experiences and connections with full time staff members at the company. This is a great way to learn more about the organization and to make a good impression. Keep in mind that carrying out tasks with enthusiasm signals to an employer that you are invested in the experience and can be trusted with more responsibility.

What kinds of things do AISC students do during their CareerX placements?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTD. What salary can I expect? All AISC CareerX placements are unpaid. P N C A R E E R X B O O K L E T Design posters, charts, graphs Perform laboratory tests Conduct surveys/studies Develop slide/sound presentations Conduct research Work on a marketing plan for a product or service

But what if I don’t know what I am interested in? You are not alone! Many students are uncertain of their career interests. Get advice from the trusted adults around you such as your counselors, teachers, and parents. And remember, CareerX is an opportunity to discover whether a career path does hold interest. So view this as an opportunity to explore and learn! How can I make the most out of my CareerX placement?

Ranjani Shanker, Marketing & Business Development (The Quad Fitness Center)

PARTNER

“Your student was wonderful to work with! She had done basic research on our website before we spoke for the first time and that demonstrated her Interest and initiative. In the short span of time she spent with us, she contributed meaningfully to our work.”

Ms. Latha Kumaraswami, Managing Trustee (TANKER Foundation)

“The awareness presentation created has helped us raise significant funds for our foundation. She is exceptionally talented and very committed with deep empathy for those suffering from kidney disease. Her wonderful awareness video is greatly appreciated by all at TANKER.”

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“The students were able to gain a new perspective on mental health; they planned to discuss and disseminate the information to their peers and community at large. They displayed good research skills and insightful sharing during discussions, and the ability to reflect application in the field from a lens of prevention to intervention across public health settings—including rural centers.”

Dr. Lakshmi Sankaran & Ms. Madhuri Menon (The Banyan)

AISC Student, Grade 10 14

“My first internship with The Quad was very nice. I learned about what The Quad does, what it wants, and how it markets its offerings toward fitness consumers. I especially enjoyed organizing all the data from market surveys.”

"At Shilpa Architect, my group had to come up with ideas for sustainable architecture and present designs for a park. I developed collaborative skills over the week and explored the more technical features of sustainable architecture. I have interest in architecture as a possible course to pursue in college, so this experience exposed me to different parts of the field and gave me a more in-depth idea of what it could entail. And, my supervisor guided me to a better understanding of architecture and helped clarify my questions.”

AISC Student, Grade 11

AISC Student, Grade 10

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

My key project was to create something related to mental health. I chose to focus on education of mental health, mental health within India, the work The Banyan does, and ways to improve your own mental health. I learned a lot about the stigma that exists in India, specifically. I also learned about the misconceptions of mental health that is being taught in schools.

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