ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA – OCTOBER 26, 2016 – Business and community leaders can help high school students learn how to “network” and practice their presentation skills by attending the 22nd annual “Connections to the Future” luncheon event on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Rowland High School. Organized and facilitated by senior students in the Career Certification Program at both Nogales and Rowland High Schools, the event teaches students professional networking and employment skills as they interact with business leaders. Participants enjoy a complimentary luncheon. This year’s keynote speaker is Wheelchair Bodybuilder and published author, Nick Scott, who will speak to the theme: “Pump up the Possibilities: Getting in Shape for Your Future.”
*Business members interested in attending the luncheon and networking with students, please RSVP by November 3, 2016 by calling Vickie Burch in the School to Career Office at (626) 965-5975, x1576. (Rowland High School is located at 2000 S. Otterbein Ave., Rowland Heights.)
The Connections to the Future event highlights the award-winning Career Certification Program of the Rowland Unified School District. The program prepares high school students for college and the workforce with real-world experience in six different industry pathways: Arts & Communications, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health & Medical Services, Public & Human Services, and Technology. Students complete courses and an internship in their field of interest. For more information, visit http://careerpathways.rowland.k12.ca.us