Kara Blanchard is the Community Student Workforce Developer for Chicopee Public Schools. In this capacity, Ms. Blanchard helps students of all ages along their career path through career awareness and exploration at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.

 

Ms. Blanchard connects high school students with work-based learning opportunities via internships, co-operative learning experiences, and job shadows. These opportunities allow students to get an up close look at what a job or career field looks like, and to obtain the experience that employers are seeking. It also provides a chance for the student to observe professionals in their field of interest. Oftentimes, students add these activities to their college applications and resumes, or reference them in job interviews.

 

The aspirations of younger Chicopee Public School students are supported through guest speakers and presentations, mentors, career fairs, and online career exploration opportunities.

 

“It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want to be when you grow up,” Blanchard said. “Students of all ages are encouraged to think about their path to career success.”

 

Ms. Blanchard

Phone: 413-594-3517

Fax: 413-594-3402

E-mail: kblanchard@chicopee.mec.edu