Want to tell kids about your job?  Friday, May 21, is the day.

The Island’s PS/IS 217 is looking for Career Day speakers – workers in all fields who can speak briefly to sixth- through eighth-grade students to stimulate their thinking about how they’ll earn a living as adults.  After a welcoming briefing, groups of two or three presenters visit two classrooms to talk about the specifics of their fields – the training and education necessary and how to get it, an overview of the field, the rewards of the job, what a typical day is like, promotion paths, the pay, and how they landed their jobs.

Past speakers have included Assemblymember Pete Grannis and City Council Speaker Gifford Miller, librarians, journalists, medical professionals, lawyers, teachers, artists, musicians, decorators, designers, sales professionals, law enforcement specialists, broadcasters, sports professionals, civil service workers, filmmakers, food service workers, financial planners, computer specialists, diplomats, actors, scientists, and virtually every other field of work.  Many have brought examples of their work, brochures, or articles to pass out among the students.

Career Day is scheduled for Friday, May 21, at the Island school, with an 8:20 a.m. start.  The commitment is a full morning, with an 11:00 a.m. lunch to follow.  Willing to speak?  Call Guidance Counselor Susan Cohen at 212-980-0294, Ext. 2323.