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Enrollment in vocational programs is on the rise and many high schools are introducing or restarting vocational preparedness components as part of their curricula. You already know that programming events for young adults can draw a big crowd, which means that right now is the right time to make sure your library’s lineup includes offerings that will help youth transition into successful adults. An essential resource for frontline library staff and administrators, this guide presents step-by-step guidance on designing, planning, and implementing career programming for teens, including career readiness workshops and an annual trade school fair. Drawing from their own successful efforts, the authors address
- the importance of career programming for teens in the library, illustrated using research-based evidence;
- advice for building a collection of print materials and digital resources to assist teens as they explore career options;
- ways that library staff can partner with local schools and other youth-serving organizations to help teens plan for their futures;
- how library staff can design and facilitate engaging career programming that teens and preteens want to attend, including detailed instructions for replicating the authors’ Fast Track Trade School Fair; and
- how to measure the outcomes of these programs and use teen feedback to plan additional programs.
This resource also includes interviews with library staff, school professionals, and teens who have attended this type of programming, providing additional examples for readers.
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Trade School Trends
Chapter 2 Career Programming at the Library
Chapter 3 How to Get Teens Excited about Career Planning
Chapter 4 The “Meet a Professional” Workshop Series
Chapter 5 Internships at the Library
Chapter 6 The Fast Track: Trade School Fair
Chapter 7 “Teaching to a Career” in the Library
Chapter 8 Partnering with Schools and Other Organizations for Vocational Success
Chapter 9 Evaluation: The Importance of Creating and Using Measurable Outcomes
Chapter 10 Collection Development: Selection Tools and Criteria
- Appendix A Sample Fast Track: Trade School Fair Workshop Evaluation
- Appendix B Sample Fast Track: Trade School Fair Flyer
- Appendix C Sample Fast Track: Trade School Fair E-mails
- Appendix D Fast Track: Trade School Fair Planning Document
- Appendix E List of State-Based Worker’s Resources
Index
”Timely and worthwhile, it extends the idea of what librarians can and should be doing to serve teens."
— School Library Journal (starred review)
”Gives in-depth information regarding the topic at hand including, but not limited to, trade schools, career-focused programming, meeting professionals, library internships, options for partnership in the community, program assessment, and collection development ... Highly recommended."
— School Library Connection
”Helps readers think about the tough choices facing young people. Libraries can help them explore their options, including trade schools, and work toward successful futures."
— Information Today