Career Spotlight

Career Info and Opportunities~Methacton Students & Families

Welcome Back!

Dear Methacton Community,


Welcome back! Please see the Career happenings below. If you have any questions, please email me at KKulp@methacton.org.

Here's to a great 2021-2022 school year!


Enjoy this wonderful fall weather!


Kimberly Kulp

Methacton School District

K-12 Career Counselor

Looking for Volunteers!

We are looking for Job Shadow volunteers. Arcola 8th graders will have the opportunity to shadow someone's career. This can be done in the way that makes the student, the student's family, and the volunteer comfortable such as zoom, a phone call, or in-person.

If you are interested, please fill out the google form below:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAp6osSsPUkiK4DNxNOeaxiOFdV4VPs2CdSjR7L-qFGuN3qQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Merrymead Farm Job Opportunities

Merrymead Farm is hiring! This is a great opportunity for students to work at a family-owned local business. Follow this link for more information on the specifics and to apply online:

https://www.merrymead.com/job-opening.html

Looking to Volunteer?

Elmwood Park Zoo is looking for single day volunteers for October, November, and December. These are family friendly activities that would be great for students who are looking for service hours. The events and sign-up links:



Boo at the Zoo is the Zoo's animal trick or treat event. You may be helping to hand out treats, greeting folks at the entrance or helping to escort vendors.

https://forms.gle/aZS2vbAPSvCvmZpY7


Wild Lights is the Zoo' evening light display. You may be helping guests line up for Santa, escort vendors, greet guests or help with a craft table.

https://forms.gle/YsqxneQ9JgjerQ9u8

ACE Mentor Program

  • ACE360 Online - a 100% virtual career exploration and professional development series | Oct - Dec 2021
  • In-Person - students work with Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals on mock design projects | Jan - Apr 2022
  • Design & Build Project - students, mentors, and community members make improvements to a public space | Jan - May 2022
  • Hybrid - students can participate online AND in-person | Oct - May



Students can register for the 2021-2022 ACE programming year here:

https://app.acementor.org/login

Interested in Law Enforcement?

Check out this interview with a police sergeant to learn more about a typical day, requirements and possible career paths.