Bank Partnership Leads Charge in Student Career Prep

About the Program

Category: Children and Youth (Best in Category)

Year: 2021

In Henrico County Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, our focus is to prepare students for future success in post-secondary education and work. In order to prioritize the health and safety of employees, students, and families during the continuing coronavirus pandemic, Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) used a predominantly virtual start to the 2020-21 school year. In efforts to support our teachers and provide engaging and meaningful experiences to distance learning, we partnered with Bank of America to conduct virtual workshops on resume-building and interview techniques. Students at HCPS’ Advanced Career Education Centers and from the Academy at Virginia Randolph, our nontraditional school, were invited to participate in three virtual 90-minute learning sessions: “Your Personal Selfie,” “Who’s Got Talent?” and “Let’s Interview the Best You.” The sessions helped teach students how to successfully stand out during the hiring process, using the lens of an industry leader. While reinforcing classroom instruction, “HCPS Resume and Interview Days with Bank of America” gave students the opportunity to work on their resumes and gain useful feedback that would prepare them for their career goals.