Day THREE
My third day at South High School. This time, I was really busy the entire time.
My first task was to create posters for upcoming events in the College and Career Center. Design put to use! Though they were quick, five minute, posters, it was fun to sit down and play with the images and words. I enjoyed myself. Then I took the posters down to be approved and "stamped" so they could be copied and hung around the school. I got a little lost on the way down (it was my first time walking around the school around), but I quickly found the right office. South is big! I went to a very large high school as well, but it is different when it is familiar.
When I was done doing this, I worked for the remainder of the time with two students on their resumes. South has this summer work program that something like 200 kids apply for. From what I understand, in the spring, there are speed interviews where businesses come and accept so many of the applications. This seems like such a smart idea and great opportunity for the students. As I am now discovering, it is very hard to find a job! The school is doing a great service by helping these kids along.
It was interesting to work on these resumes. The kids have such different experiences than anything I have ever known or seen. One kid was a track star. He had never worked, seemed to have trouble with his english, but was very involved in his school. Another girl was a mother of two. She worked a lot, had day care as a class in school, and took care of her children while maintaining an impressive GPA. I really hope these kids make it. They were so great and deserving of the best.