In its 12th year, the annual School to World event offers 8th and 9th grade students insight into the world of careers. Albuquerque businesses, local government, and education have come together again to present 8th and 9th grade students with School to World, an event to light the pathway towards future education and career choices.
The next School to World event will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Albuquerque Convention Center from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
How does School to World align with the Standards?
- Students will identify their career interests and aptitudes to develop an educational plan which supports personal career goals.
- Explore areas of interest and possible career choices.
- Understand the structure and function of business ownership in the United States, New Mexico, and local economies.
- Students will utilize and manage resources effectively to produce quality services and products.
- Determine the education and training requirements for careers identified as possible areas of interest.
- Students will demonstrate the technological knowledge and skills required for future careers.
Thank You – 2011 Sponsors!
- Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
- Albuquerque Evening Optimist Club
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers Local Union 351
- Bank of Albuquerque
- Central NM Labor Council, AFL-CIO
- FastSigns on Menaul
- Holman's Inc.
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 423
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 611
- Lockheed Martin/Sandia Labs
- Office & Professional Employees International Union Local 412
- PNM
- Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union
- Sole Comfort Shoes
- Team Technologies
- Technology Ventures Corporation
- United Assoc. of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 412