Announcement/Final Check in

Hello guys you can pick up your check on Friday before 4pm. Make sure you complete the SIP survey before you pick up your check.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/summerinternshipprogramsurvey

Check-In Assignment 4

We are shaped by our experiences and choices. The last few weeks have been a testament to your rigor and character.

In what ways have you grown over the last 4 weeks?

What are the positive and negative implications for these areas of growth on your personal and professional life?

In general, do you tend to learn more from your successes or failures?

Announcements

Professional Development

Please be reminded that you are scheduled to attend the student professional development scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st at St. Johns University.

St. Johns University
101 Murray Street (between West Broadway + West Street

Trains
A C E Chambers Street
2 3 Park Place

Time
8:30am - 3pm

Payment

Please be advised that students who have not submitted copies of their final report cards will not receive payment until the issue has been resolved.

Summer

hello Mr. Glaspie so far this summer i've been working at eyebeam digital daycamp program where we develop apps for cell phones. Also, every sunday I've been going to DCTV media fellowship program where we learn about making documentaries fliming skills. So far this summer has been a great experience for me and i've been learning a lot.

Check-In Assignment 3

On the job feedback is an essential component to professional growth. Often workers fail to get an understanding of how supervisors or managerial staff appraises their performance. This may result from hectic schedules and/or the reluctance to seek feedback from a superior.

How would you rate your on the job performance thus far? Explain.

Would you supervisor say anything contrary to your self-assessment?

In what ways have you sought feedback from your supervisor? How did their feedback make you feel?

Check-in Assignment week 2

On Wednesday, July 21st KIPP through College and All Stars Helping Kids is hosting a professional development day at St. John's Mahattan Campus from 8:30am-3:30pm. This mandatory event is geared towards helping you, the student, explore and learn about different industries and career paths and hopefully provide you with some useful information as you work your way towards and through college.

You have the opportunity to select classes that are specfic to your interest so read the descriptions carefully to see which ones resonate with your personality, and personal strengths. There are limits to the class size, so first come get first choice.

Please click n the link and register by Friday, July 23rd by 6pm and it will count towards one of your blog responses for this week.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NYcareerincubator2010

Check-In Assignment 1

Starting a new job is not an easy task. They often require you to develop new professional relationships and to familiarize yourself with new systems quickly.


What are some considerations or steps that should be taken to ensure a smooth transition into a new work place?

What challenges have you faced or anticipate facing in your first few days of work?

What strengths do you possess that will aid you in getting acclimated to your new job assignment?


Kendall Glaspie
Coordinator of Career Placement
kglaspie@ktcnyc.org