Kujawa Elementary School Celebrates International Community and Career Day

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During International Community and Career Day held March 17 at Kujawa Elementary School, students in second, third, and fourth grade had the opportunity to learn about exciting careers from the experts themselves. The presenters talked about job requirements, daily duties, education needed, the global outlook of their career and the importance of doing well in school. Students also had the opportunity to ask the presenters questions about their careers and fields.

Career Day speakers included representatives from the Houston Rockets, Texas Department of Transportation, Sweet Tomatoes restaurant, oil and gas industry, engineers, scuba divers, firemen and police officers. A number of campus and district partners also spoke to students and they included Mary Hernández from Woodforest National Bank, MaryAnn Jackson from Lone Star Community College, Valerie Peterson-Kelly, founder of Very Positive Outlook, Inc.; and Rosa Hernández of Horace Mann Insurance.

In the latter part of Career Day, fourth grade students participated in Kids Inc. activities. They learned about entrepreneurship by creating their own businesses. Before students set up “shop” along the main hallway, they had to come up with a plan to make a profit, utilize advertising and acquire a business license in order to sell their goods. Just like any responsible business owner, they had to give back 10% of their profits to their community — in this case, Student Council. Students got crafty and created origami, bookmarks and jewelry. Some students also provided massage as well as manicure services as well as snacks. The young entrepreneurs sold their wares and services to parents, students and business partners.

Businesses from the Houston area could promote and advertise their goods and services to staff members, parents and community members. Not only could parents buy a variety of gifts and jewelry, but they could also obtain information about buying a house, insurance, legal advice, tax assistance, and health insurance plans for children. And to encourage reading when school is out, representatives from the Houston Public Library provided information about the summer reading program.

Throughout the evening, parents and community members could enjoy live entertainment from the Shotwell Sharkhouse Players, the Eisenhower International Dance Club, the Kujawa Eagle Choir, the 21st Century African Drumline and Cheerleaders, the Aldine ISD Orff Ensemble and the Wilson Intermediate School Band.

The International Community and Career Day at Kujawa Elementary was a huge success with more than 60 businesses and representatives participating in the campus and community event.

Pictured above is Rosa Hernández with Horace Mann Insurance. Hernández spoke to students about insurance careers. Below are more images from the event.

Police Officer-Paris Smith-With Veterans' Affairs Hospital

Police Officer Paris Smith with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center spoke to students about a career in law enforcement.

Dawn Malone with the Houston Rockets discussed what it is like to be a graphic artist.

Sam Tate, choir director at Kujawa Elementary, and Valerie Peterson-Kelly, founder of Very Positive Outlook, Inc., as they relax after a long day by getting a massage and manicure by fourth grade students during Kids Inc. activities.