F4KNewsletter

A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM

		F4K is blogging now: www.thef4kblog.wordpress.com Check back often to let us know what you're thinking and read about some specific success stories. Thank you for your support this year, of F4K and the students of North Carolina. We're looking forward to exciting things in 2008! Happy Holidays and HO HO HO from the F4K elves... Susan, John, Rebecca and Tanja

DURHAM CAREER FAIR

The Durham Chamber of Commerce did a great job getting over 2000 Durham middle school students and their parents to a Career Fair last month, where they had a chance to connect with more than 150 career professionals. Here's what some of the kids learned: · different careers hold a lot of responsibilities · there are a lot of different jobs in one field · lots of stuff is about math and science · I saw careers I haven’t even heard of · do what you like and you’ll enjoy your career Another great example of making the connection between students, parents and local businesses!

	Keia & her parents check out her F4K results

WHAT IS A CAREER COACH?

So, what is a Career Coach? Simply put, Career Coaches are online mentors for the students of North Carolina—a source of information and encouragement regardless of a student's location or socioeconomic background.

Why are they important? In less than 15 minutes a week, you can provide a student with direction and purpose while reinforcing the relevance of school. Sometimes all it takes is a different vantage point or a nudge from someone who has been there…how many young people’s lives could you make a difference in?

Here are some of the areas where we especially need your expertise as a Career Coach:

Animal Caretaker
Pediatrician

Criminologist
Tattoo Artist

Fashion Designer
Stylist

Know someone in one of these careers? Please send them to www.f4k.org

ANGELA HEADS TO BROADWAY

		Angela, a high school senior, has her sights set on Broadway. Our F4K Career Coach, Ingrid (inordby), gives her an insider's perspective on the industry as well as some great tips and encouragement to get her started. Want to get involved? Be a Career Coach! Musician

THANK YOU!

		We would like to thank PSNC Energy and IBM for their support of F4K. Their donations enable F4K to continue serving the students of North Carolina and working toward new ways to connect them with businesses and employers.
	Willie McKoy of PSNC with Susan Milliken

UPCOMING EVENTS

	NCTA Triangle WISE presents Pay It Forward Networking Reception – Tuesday, December 11 click here for more details Have an event you would like to be included in our next newsletter? Email us at info@f4k.org

> A Note from our Team
> Durham Career Fair
> What Is A Career Coach?
> Angela heads to Broadway
> Thank You!
> Upcoming Events

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