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entrepreneurship as an alternative                 learning experiences and broadening horizons.
             path.                                              I can count on fellow Toastmasters to share
                                                                their career journey while keeping an audience
             These experiences underscored the importance       engaged!
             of holistic career guidance and support. In
             my current capacity, I wield an array of career    In the realm of Career-Connected Learning
             exploration tools to equip K-12 students with      (CCL), the work extends beyond preparing
             the knowledge and skills needed to navigate        students for specific careers. It is about
             the professional landscape. From inviting          unlocking potential, one student at a time.
             Guest Speakers to planning Field Trips, from       CCL is about instilling confidence, adaptability,
             coordinating Career Fairs to organizing            and resilience to thrive in an ever-evolving
             Industry-Educator Speed Networking events,         workforce. Each interaction is an opportunity
             from arranging Job Shadows to establishing         to ignite a spark, to nurture a dream, and
             Work-based Learning/Internships - every            to empower the next generation of leaders,
             initiative is designed to bridge the gap between   innovators, and workers.
             classroom learning, student interests, and real-
             world applications.                                To help pave the way for brighter tomorrows,
                                                                look for opportunities to share your career
             Notably, Toastmasters has been a valuable          experiences with youth in your community.
             resource in connecting students with               Join me in making a meaningful impact on the
             professionals from diverse fields, enriching       future.








                          Penny Jahraus is pictured to the left. She has been a member of New Horizons
                          Toastmasters since 2018.


























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