Alumni presentations about college and careers

This resource presents Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design's practice of hosting presentations by recent graduates about a variety of post-high school experiences and pathways. Presentations happen on a rolling basis throughout the year and provide opportunities for current students to engage and build relationships with some of the alumni profiled in the school's hallways and website.

Included Resources

Editable sample of a poster used to acquaint current students with recent graduates and their real-life post-secondary pathways. Posters can be hung in hallways and/or posted on the school's website. Information contained in the posters is excerpted from the Alumni Presenter Profile Form, which is also included in this collection.

Editable worksheet that can be used to gather students' post-secondary intentions. In conjunction with the Student Career Interest Form also included in this collection, the data collected can be used to strategically match students with alumni presentations in areas of expressed interest.

Editable worksheet that can be used to gather students' post-secondary intentions specific to careers. In conjunction with the College and Career Planning Worksheet also included in this collection, the data collected can be used to strategically match students with alumni presentations in areas of expressed interest.

Editable template of an exit ticket that can be used to gather student feedback about the Alumni Presentation experience.

Editable communication that can be given/emailed to students inviting them to attend an upcoming Alumni Presentation event.

Editable guidelines for Alumni Presenters to help them prepare thoughtfully and organize their remarks. Based on fundamentals of outlining an oral presentation for high school.