The students wanted to know about salaries and Paul skillfully relayed answers that allowed the students to see that high salaries come with hard work. Samantha asked Paul Well, if your boss is in Washington D.C. what would happen if he decided to fire you . Paul serenely provided an answer that revealed the importance of communication between employees and the necessity for on the job training to learn certain skills. I also had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and talk with Paul about his experiences in school and the apparent need for more scientific and computer skills. In fact, he relayed how his business generates virtually no paper.
All correspondence is via e-mail and the computer.
There are tens of thousands of unfilled positions related to computers and science. We both agreed for the need to apply and implement successful programs that encourage and spark the interest of students. That s what this whole Career Enrichment Series is about, and so far it looks like we have taken a few steps forward. Thanks Paul and we look forward to having you in May where you can relay your knowledge and experiences to our older students.