"Do what you have to do to set yourself apart." That's the key piece of advice from the Cincinnati Reds Events Promotional Coordinator. The narrator talks about the education pathways and experiences that let him get a foot in the door in the very competitive field of promotional events coordination.

Concepts

career goals, career planning, career readiness, career skills, careers

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite local event coordinators such as wedding planners, product promotion planners, etc. to speak with the class about their work

Classroom Considerations

• Part of the PBS Career Connections series

Pros

• Stresses the importance of taking a wide variety of hard classes that make job applicants unique

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5