Written by Kelly Sheehy, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
With COVID-19 still keeping us all at a social distance for the time being, Teen Librarians from across our Library system put their heads together to help connect teens with college and career readiness resources as they graduate, move into summer employment, or think about college.
Teen Librarians Jacob Glemaker and Michelle Kanis, unable to meet with students in person due to the pandemic, compiled several lists of quick links and tutorial videos so teens can explore and get connected to useful information.
“We hope that teens from all over our Library system will learn about new digital resources like OhioMeansJobs in order to map out potential career paths, explore different career choices, and also look at local colleges that will help them achieve these goals of breaking int degree or certificate programs,” said Glemaker. “John Lortie, Teen Librarian at the Anderson Branch, compiled a list of digital tours for colleges in Ohio. This is great for students who were thinking about physically touring a school, but could not because of the pandemic. This way they are still able to learn about what options are available to them.”
Check out these helpful resources they compiled, with the assistance of Teen Librarians throughout the Library system:
Education Resources
Guide to Planning High School Courses
Ohio Technical Center Programs
Career Resources
Get Your First Job, presented by Teen Librarians Liz Weigand and Lauren Smallwood
8 Red Flags Employers See on Your Résumé
OhioMeansJobs Quick Links to Resources
Guide to Researching Occupations
Transferrable Skills Checklist
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