Careers in the Performing Arts with Cast and Crew of "La Cage Aux Folles"

Introduce your students to company members from this acclaimed show.  Our guests will discuss their careers, education, training and the realities of working on a touring show.  Your students will have the opportunity to interact with our guests in a Q&A session.


Join us on Tuesday, November 15^th for a special Careers in the Performing Arts program featuring cast and crew members of the current touring production of “La Cage Aux Folles.” 



La Cage tells the story of Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and h
partner Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son brings h
fiancée's conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the t
the feather boas fly! La Cage is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay toge
stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves! With a glorious score of hummable
melodies, La Cage is an indisputable musical comedy classic.


Through a panel (cast and crew) interview and Q&A session, students gain an understanding o
skills and competencies related to specific career fields in the performing arts directly from Br
professionals. Teachers benefit from bringing professionals right into the classroom through t
technology of distance learning! Our Teacher’s Guide connects the experience to the classroom
curriculum.


Careers in the Performing Arts enriches your students’ classroom experience and is a joint educ
initiative of PlayhouseSquare and WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.


Schools interested in participating in this outstanding enrichment program should contact John
Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or email john.ramicone@ideastream.org by November 8th.



In addition, to the distance learning audience, we have fifty seats available in the Smith Studio for schools interested in bringing students to the Idea Center to participate in the program.  If you are interested in bringing your students to the Idea Center for this program, please contact me asap.  Seat will be reserved on a first call basis.

Career Spotlight: Curator from the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Come learn about the unique career of Collections Curator Jason Aikens at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  He will be our featured speaker on November 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM and again at 11:30 AM ET.  Each session will last approximately 50 minutes with the majority of that time allowing students the ability to ask questions of the featured speaker.  

Aikens’ overall job responsibilities are the preservation of the Hall of Fame’s artifacts and rare documents, acquiring and accessioning new artifacts, as well as requesting mementos from players as new NFL records are set each week.  Students will not only have the opportunity to learn about his position, but also find out how they can position themselves to obtain a similar position like this.  The cost is $50 per site and is limited to three sites per session.     

If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com. 

Careers in High Tech Manufacturing with GrafTech International" from WVIZ and MAGNET

GrafTech International, the world leader in advanced carbon and graphite materials, will be the featured presenter for our November 17^th “Careers in Advanced Manufacturing” program.  GrafTech International Ltd. is one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of high quality synthetic and natural graphite and carbon based products and technical and research and development services, with customers in about 70 countries engaged in the manufacture of steel, automotive products and electronics.  With a goal of training 100 percent of employees worldwide in Lean Manufacturing principles, GrafTech has opened a state-of-the-art Learning Center at its R&D facility and corporate headquarters inParma, Ohio.

Join us as GrafTech engineers and scientists speak about their research with robots, high-tech electronics and developing future energy solutions.  Our program is sponsored by MAGNET (the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network) and is FREE to all participating schools.

MEET GRAFTECH ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

9:00 am – 9:45 am

10:00 am – 10:45 am

Transmission Modes – NOTA and State IP Network

This is a FREE program for all participating schools and is sponsored by 

MAGNET (The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network). Schools 

interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact 

John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or at john.ramicone@ideastream.org

by November 14th.

Pharmacy — A Prescription for a Rewarding Career

Our second program in this year’s Careers in Healthcare will focus on careers in pharmacy services.  Although the economy and the job market are not in the best shape right now, there is a demand for and, in actuality, a shortage of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow by 17 percent between 2008 and 2018.  Employment of pharmacy technicians and aides is expected to increase by 25 percent from 2008 to 2018.

There will be an anticipated shortfall of about 157,000 pharmacists by 2020, according to findings from the Pharmacy Manpower Project Inc.  This means that those who choose a career in pharmacy are not only virtually guaranteed jobs, but will be paid top dollar as drug stores, mass market retailers, pharmaceutical research corporations, hospitals and a number of other operations compete to hire qualified candidates.

Presenters:

Maria Giannakos

PharmsD, BCPS, MBA

Pharmacy Services, Summa Health Services

Student

TBA

Summa Health Services

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011

Time:

Session #1 - 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Session #2 - 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at

216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by November 7th.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA or NORTH2 member districts.

Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid

Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.

Careers in Archaeology

ARCHAEOLOGY is the study of material remains to learn about past human experiences. Archaeology and its potential to increase our understanding of the distant and the recent human past will encourage students to think about how human-made objects and other indicators of human life can enrich our understanding of peoples both past and present.

Uncovering artifacts can be an exciting adventure. Deciphering how objects were used, who might have used them, and other aspects of their context helps students to think about the commonalties between cultures.

Many disciplines such as mathematics, geography, cultural studies, and citizenship can be taught through anthropology. Archeological activities can promote social interaction alongside scientific investigation.

Students who know about archeology will have a greater appreciation for sites that are historically and culturally significant. Hopefully, this will lead to greater stewardship in the future. An ethic grounded in archeological stewardship can also shape students' consideration of other people and their heritage.

We all have a sense of the past — the human perception of the passage of time, as recent as an hour ago or as far back as decades ago. We are all explorers of this past, seeking the meaning of today from what happened yesterday. The past stretches far beyond our own experiences; it takes its shape from those who have come before us. The collective memories of our parents and grandparents provide us with an image of more than two generations of human triumphs and tragedies. In fact, the lens of history allows us to view more than thirty centuries of human experience chronicled by a multitude of men and women.

As valuable as they are, however, written accounts cannot present a complete record of human history. Documents speak only of literate societies and are often incomplete. These records are blind to the thousands of years of human experience before the invention of writing. To recover this vibrant human past without written history or memory, we must turn to archaeology — the study of material remains to learn about past human experiences.  

TUESDAY, October 25 – "Careers in Archaeology" (Career Conversations series)

    PRESENTER: BEN NANCE,  Historical Archaeologist, Tennessee Division of Archaeology

TARGET AUDIENCE: Students in grades 7 - 12

LESSON PLAN: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/programs/careers/archaeology.htm

TIME: Two sessions: one at 9:00 AM CENTRAL TIME and one at 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME

Patsy Partin, M.Ed

Director, Virtual School

Vanderbilt University

2007 Terrace Place

Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 322-6384

www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool

A Career in Construction – Getting on Track

As you plan your future, what do you need to be doing now to prepare for a lifelong career in construction?  Members of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Northern Ohio Chapter, will provide you the answers to these questions and more. Professionals in the areas of general contracting, plumbing, and electrical will share their personal experiences as they continue to learn and advance in their knowledge, skills and job responsibilities.

“A Career in Construction – Getting on Track”

·        How do I start a career in construction? 

·        What education will I need? 

·        What can I expect to be doing?

·        How much will I make?

·        Is there a career path?

·        Who can help me?

·        What does the future hold?

Panel members include:

John Condon, Founder and Owner, The Plumber, Inc., Stow, OH and ABC Plumbing Instructor

Michael Doup, Electrical Apprentice, R J Martin Companies, Bedford Heights,  OH

Jim Limbird, President of Janotta & Herner, Inc., Monroeville, OH

Date: Thursday November 3, 2011

Time: Session #1  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.            Session #2  10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

                  

Transmission Modes:   NOTA and  eTech/Ohio State IP Networks

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 31st. 

This program is sponsored by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Northern Chapter and is FREE to all participating schools.

Career Spotlight: VP of Merchandising/Licensing

Get a behind the scenes look at how the Pro Football Hall of Fame functions as a business from a merchandising standpoint with the museum's VP of Merchandising and Licensing Steve Strawbridge on Wednesday November 9 at 10:00 AM and again at 11:30 AM ET. Strawbridge is responsible for merchandise sales for the museum as well as working directly with Hall of Famers in licensing contracts for marketing opportunities such as autograph sessions and appearances. Strawbridge will discuss with students his career and education background. Each session will last approximately 50 minutes with the majority of that time allowing students the ability to ask questions of Strawbridge. Each session is limited to three sites and is $50 per school.

For more information or to schedule a school, please contact the Hall of Fame's Education Department at educationalprograms@profootballhof.com.

Career Spotlight: President/Executive Director

Ever wonder what it takes to be in charge of a world renowned organization. Well, now is your chance to learn as Pro Football Hall of Fame President/Executive Director Steve Perry will be our featured speaker for a videoconference on Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 AM and again at 11:30 AM ET. Each session will last approximately 50 minutes with the majority of that time allowing students the ability to ask questions of Perry.

Students will not only have the opportunity to learn about his position, but also find out how they can follow a career path to obtain a similar job. Each session is limited to three sites and schools will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The program is for grades 7th-12th and is $50 per school.    

If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com.

Careers in Construction Series Begins with FREE "Careers Pathways in Construction Management"

Now is good time to learn about what the Construction Industry offers. For students directly out of high school to those with advanced college degrees, in areas such as Trade / Craft professionals, Technical / Administrative professionals, Design and Engineering Professionals, and Management Professionals.

Over $6 .0 billion dollars worth of construction is being completed or planned in Northeast Ohio and with advances in technology, materials, and the environment new opportunities in the Construction Industry are being created. 

Join us on Wednesday, October 19^th as Construction Employers Association (CEA) partners share their insights on Construction Management:

·         What do you have to offer the Construction Industry?

·         What skills are needed in Construction Management?

·         What does Construction Management Offer for you?

·         How to get involved in Construction Management?

·         Focusing on the “big picture” and/ or small details?

 
Date:  Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Time:  Session #1  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Session #2  10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Transmission Modes:   NOTA and  eTech/Ohio State IP Networks 

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 17th.   

This program is sponsored by the Construction Employers Association

and is FREE to all participating schools.

CEA is an umbrella organization that provides construction programs

and services to over 650 construction related firms in Northern Ohio.

Careers in City Planning

City planners help design cities and make such determinations as the height of buildings, the width of streets, the number of street signs, and the design and location of street “furniture” (everything from bus stops and lampposts to newsstands and wastebaskets).

TUESDAY, October 18 – “Careers in City Planning” (Career Conversations series)

Presenter: Greg Johnson,  urban planner/designer with the Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department

TARGET AUDIENCE: Students in grades 7 - 12

LESSON PLAN: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/programs/careers/cityplanning.htm

TIME: Two sessions: one at 9:00 AM CENTRAL TIME and one at 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME

OBJECTIVES

Students will

• Discuss what makes the most livable communities
• Make basic urban plans for fulfilling the goals identified in a class discussion about communities.
• Discover what things should be included when planning a new town or city
• Confer about the need or strong zoning authority

INTRODUCTION

Deciding how a city is set up involves creativity, and a career in city planning demands the knowledge of basic engineering principles, the ability to compromise, political diplomacy, and financial acumen.

Strong analytic skills and sheer force of will are required to be a successful urban city planner. Every building or structure must be designed with an understanding of its relationship to other elements of the city, such as coordinating the construction of water and power facilities, while still allowing people access to light, heat, and fresh water, or designing housing complexes that will be close to public transportation. Aesthetic design, another feature that the planner must consider, can be the subject of hot debate.

PRE ACTIVITIES

Students will make decisions about buildings, businesses, services, and housing areas to include in the development of a new town. After discussing essential elements of a self-sustaining community, the students will prepare a map and give oral presentations on different aspects of the new town.

Survey the students to determine which sorts of buildings (commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal) they want to include in their new town. Organize this information into a chart listing type of building and how many.

Discuss with the class why certain buildings are necessary—a school, perhaps, and a fire station, a gas station, a grocery store, a residential building (such as an apartment complex), an office building, and so on.

Introduce the concept of growth. Should some buildings go up before others? Which should be built in the first year? These should offer employment for a few people who move to the town as well as for others who commute. What services should support these people?

Other questions for the discussion:

• What is the climate like?
• What is the natural landscape like?
• What is the projected population of this city today, and how rapidly is it growing?
• What natural or human-made disasters is this city particularly susceptible to (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes, nuclear accidents)?
• What are some of the significant environmental problems facing this city?
• What events have had a significant impact on the city's history (e.g., a major earthquake or fire, an economic recession or depression, an influx of refugees)?
• In planning for this city's future, what specific information about the city's geography and history would you find particularly important and helpful to know about?
• What factors would help determine the buildings needed and how many of each (e.g., population of the town, distance from next town, or physical obstacles such as rocky soil, a large river, or a lake)?
• Where will people be employed? In what industries?
• Are there some sorts of buildings we could really do without?
• Do we need more than one grocery store?
• Are there some options that we could combine (e.g., gas station and video store)?
• Will any critical factors change with time (e.g., population, income level, and/or land availability and value)?