Pg 2. Utah Career Days Event Overview
Provides an event overview and general expectations for schools, teachers and students. All school supervisors/teachers should review this information.
Pg 3. Directions and Map to Salt Lake County Equestrian Park Center
Pg 4. Event Schedule
Outlines a timeline for the event. Use this schedule to appropriately plan your bus arrival and departure.
Pg 5. Student Requirements (please review)
Outlines student behavior, dress and general participation requirements. Teachers must review this information with all students before the event.
Pg 6. Utah Career Day Student Worksheet Activity for students attending the event.
Pg 7. Transportation Reimbursement Form
Pg 8. Evaluation Form
Teachers and students should complete an evaluation form
following the Utah Career Days event. Completed forms should be gathered by the district contact and be forwarded to:
Sherry Marchant
Career Connections Specialist 801-838-7594
sherry.marchant@schools.utah.gov Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South, P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
http://goo.gl/C4Fo2
- School on-line registration
www.utahccd.usu.edu
EVENT OVERVIEW
EVENT PURPOSEThe objective of Utah Career Days is to provide students (Jr. High/Middle School and High School) throughout the state with hands-on exposure to the diverse and exciting careers in the energy, manufacturing, construction, automotive and engineering industries. The Utah Career Days program includes interactive exhibits, industry displays and demonstration projects all inviting student involvement. It is hoped that increased awareness will help students, parents, teachers, counselors and the community at large become more aware of the opportunities available in these industries.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
There will be 3 area locations for rotation between. Be sure to move quickly when you are directed to move to the next location so that students will be able to have as much opportunity to see all the displays and activities as possible. All participants, including teachers and chaperones MUST adhere to the dress standards.
CHAPERONES MUST STAY WITH STUDENT GROUPS AT ALL TIMES
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow behavior protocol Follow dress standards Follow safety standards DISTRICT/SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES
Select students to attend
Obtain district activity and transportation release forms
Provide appropriate chaperones, 1:15 adult to student ratio minimum
Provide transportation to the Utah Career Days event site, Davis County Legacy Events Center (map attached)
Make arrangements for student lunches if needed
(LUNCH MUST HAPPEN AWAY FROM THE UTAH CAREER DAYS SITE, EITHER ON THE BUS RIDE OR AT THE SCHOOL.)
Collect teacher and student evaluations and return to Sherry Marchant, USOE, P.O. Box 144200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200
Provide Transportation Reimbursement forms with district bus invoices to: Pam Pyle, Utah Career Days, Utah Local Technical Program, Utah State University, 4111 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-4211 pamela.pyle@usu.edu Office: 435-797-2931
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare students for event
Give student related assignments
Provide time for wrap-up, reflection and evaluation
Require the assignment from this packet or an assignment of your own design to help students stay on task.
Review student responsibilities
Behavioral requirements
Dress requirements
General requirements
Collect student activity and transportation participation forms
Stay with student group and ensure chaperones stay with student groups
Maintain adult to student ratio, 1:15 minimum
Provide general supervision for students and make sure students follow behavioral guidelines
Make sure students wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
Davis County Legacy Events Center
Location & Directions
Located in the heart of Davis County, the Legacy Events Center is just a few
minutes from all freeway off-ramps and 20 minutes north of the Salt Lake City
International Airport.
Physical Address
151 South 1100 West
Farmington, Utah 84025
Mailing Address
Davis County Legacy Events Center
PO Box 618
Farmington, Utah 84025
Davis County Legacy Events Center
151 South 1100 West
Farmington, Utah 84025
EVENT SCHEDULE
April 16-17, 2013
SESSION(S)
High School Sessions▪ AM SESSION ▪ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jr. High/Middle School SESSIONS ▪ PM SESSION ▪ 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
High School Sessions - 45 minute sessions
EARLY MORNING SESSION SCHEDULE
9:00 AM Buses Arrive
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Rotation 1 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Rotation 2 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Rotation 3 11:00 AM Buses Load
Jr. High/Middle School Sessions - 30 minute sessions
LATE MORNING SESSION SCHEDULE
11:30 AM Buses Arrive
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Rotation 1 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Rotation 2 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM Rotation 3 1:15 PM Buses Load
Use this schedule to appropriately plan your bus arrival and departure.
Buses will drop-off and pick-up at the south end of the parking lot.
ALL ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, CHAPERONES, and VOLUNTEERS
STUDENTS MAY NOT DRIVE THEMSELVES TO THE UTAH
CAREER DAYS EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS.
STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE ON THE BUS WITH THEIR
SCHOOL/CLASS.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
Dress for the weather. Many of the Utah Career Days activities will be held outside.
Wear closed toed shoes for safety.
Wear long pants or Capri pants - no shorts, skirts or dresses. NO “SAGGING” OR “BAGGING.”
Wear required safety equipment. Each student will be provided with gloves and safety glasses, when participating in an activity during the event.
BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS
Stay with your assigned group throughout the entire event. This includes both students and teachers.
No rowdiness or goofing off.
Unload and load bus in orderly and timely manner. Follow instruction given by the bus coordinator.
Stay on marked paths and only in the areas designated for the Utah Career Days event.
Be courteous to presenters. They are all volunteering their time and equipment to make this event happen.
Follow rules for each designated area. POLICE/SAFTEY OFFICERS WILL BE ON PATROL IN EACH OF THE THREE AREAS.
Throw trash away in designated areas. Don’t leave it for someone else!
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
Leave backpacks at schools. All students will receive a bag in which to collect information from vendors.
Leave cell phones at home or school. Taking phone calls at the Utah Career Days event is not permitted.
Bring a bottle of water and sunscreen with you to the Utah Career Days event.
Student Worksheet
Do you have an interest in energy careers? Yes No Which vendor had a career in energy that you are interested in? What kind of training would that person need for this occupation?
Do you have an interest in manufacturing careers? Yes No What might attract you to a job in manufacturing?
What work would someone do if they have a job in manufacturing?
Do you have an interest in construction careers? Yes No What is the name of a vendor who had jobs in the construction field?
What kind of post-high school training would someone need to have a job in construction?
Do you have an interest in automotive careers? Yes No Name 3 career opportunities are there in the automotive industry. What is the rate of pay for a person with one of these jobs?
Do you have an interest in engineering careers? Yes No How does engineering have impact on you daily?
Why would you like to or why would you not like to be an engineer?
Transportation Reimbursement Form
April 16-17, 2013 Davis County Legacy Events Center Farmington, Utah
Send completed form:
Pamela Pyle Utah Career Days
Utah Local Technical Program Utah State University
4111 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-4111
pamela.pyle@usu.edu
Office: (435) 797-2931
Reimbursement Rates
0- to 75 miles round trip $ 75.00 75 to 150 miles round trip $150.00 150 miles or more round trip $300.00
Invoice for transportation is required for reimbursement.
Reimbursement forms and invoices must be submitted
within 14 days of the event to receive the reimbursement
to the school/district.
*** Reimbursement not to exceed actual cost ***
District ___________________________________________________________________________
Name of School Teacher Number Roundtrip
of Buses Mileage
______________________________ ____________________ _________ ________ ______________________________ ____________________ _________ ________ ______________________________ ____________________ _________ ________ ______________________________ Please make check payable to: _______________________________________ ____________________ _________ ________
Address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________
TEACHER AND STUDENT EVALUATION
IDENTIFY YOUR THREE FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE UTAH CAREER DAY EVENT
1. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
IDENTIFY THREE THINGS THAT CAN BE IMPROVED
1. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
IDENTIFY THREE THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF YOU WERE TO COME AGAIN 1. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your participation. Return Evaluations with the
