[LM_NET] TAR: careers and resources for incarcerated teens in NYC

[Jessica Fenster-Sparber <Literacyforteens@AOL.COM>]

Hello wise ones,

I work with incarcerated teenagers as a school librarian and would like to 
find ways to collaborate with the Career Ed. teacher beyond developing our 
Careers Without College holdings and hosting a career day.

The students I work with do not currently have internet access.   Many of 
them are not sucessful in traditional school settings, but look forward to 
regaining their freedom and pursuing careers as mechanics, plumbers, construction 
workers, computer specialists, lawyers, and youth workers.   (Besides, that is, 
the general plan to make it big as basketball players and rap stars.) A decent 
percentage of them have some experience as entrepreneurs in illegal 
businesses.   

I am looking for any and all suggestions for materials that are "hip." 
culturally diverse, and accessible while providing excellent information on the 
careers themselves as well as things tangentially related to this field.   Any 
programs and activities besides career day will be greatly appreciated as well.

Please help!

I will post a hit if folks are interested.   E-mail me at 
literacyforteens@aol.com.

Thank you,
Jessica Fenster-Sparber
Library Coordinator
Passages Academy
New York City, NY


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