This years luncheon will be held May 5 & 6th, 2010.
The Career Focus Luncheon has been held annually for the past 15 years as a unique, real-world learning experience for Utica Community Schools sixth graders – each year, some 2,000 strong!
Penna’s of Sterling Heights is home to the event where the sixth graders enjoy a meal and grown-up conversation with business and municipal professionals. The day gives the children an opportunity to learn from successful, working adults and come away with a better idea of the education and skills they will need for 21st Century careers.
It’s hard to tell who enjoys the luncheon more – the students who share their career aspirations or the adults who offer them their expertise and encouragement.
The Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence, The Sterling Heights Area Chamber of Commerce and the Advisor & Source Newspapers co-sponsor the Career Focus Luncheon in cooperation with Utica Community Schools. All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s work on behalf of UCS students.
Workplace professionals are welcome and needed to serve as mentors that day to the sixth graders. If you or your company would like to sponsor and dine with a table of eager young students – as did last year’s sponsors – please call 586.797.6953 to leave your name and phone.
