Practicum is an elective at Resurrection College Prep that helps students figure out what careers might be interesting to pursue in the future. There is a classroom component to the class where students evaluate their personalities, skills, natural roles, and abilities to help them discern which careers would possibly suit them well.
Students then work with the Practicum Coordinator to plan a schedule with mentors in their fields of interest. Students currently enrolled in the class will shadow professionals for up to 40 hours this semester.
Students who are juniors or seniors can enroll during the school year either first or second semester. Another popular option is for students who are incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors to take the class in summer school.
Placements last semester included: Unforgettable Edibles catering, Le Flour bakery, Immaculate Conception School (Preschool, 4th grade, Jr. High and working with the Principal), the Resurrection Retirement Center’s activities coordinator, Do or Dye Salon, Northeastern Illinois University’s study abroad coordinator, the Anti-Cruelty Society, Signature Bank, Niles Animal Hospital, Hospital placements at the Resurrection Medical Center (Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Family Birth, Cancer Treatment, Surgery, Emergency Room, Physician’s Assistants, and more).
It is an incredible opportunity for students to learn more about different careers before they choose a college major and make a career plan!
