We only ask that you provide an opportunity for students to learn, grow, develop and make some decisions about their future. Future Connections Rather than send students on a field trip, Horizons decided to send the teachers on a field trip. Part of the philosophy of Horizons is the before students can learn about tomorrow's workplace and the factors which are so radically changing it, teachers must also understand that world as well. In a typical Future Connections meeting, teachers from schools within the county will visit a local business. The first few hours are spent with the CEO, discussing the kinds of things they look for in potential employees, especially at the entry level.
Employers typically address general knowledge of things such as writing, math and science.
We want people who can approach problems in a creative manner. Future Connections has already sent several teachers on trips to Silicon Valley. There was also a teachers' day at Optivus Technology, a firm in San Bernardino involved in the research and development of proton therapy for the treatment of cancer. Another Future Connections day was held at RTW, another San Bernardino firm supplying physical rehab services and programs to patients from local hospitals and businesses. I will be able to bring this back to my students in a number of ways.