The Grady Talks Program for 2011-2012

Today, Liz Lieberman and Dave Walker worked with 14 Grady High students. This small group was hand-picked by one of the Grady academy heads.   Liz and Dave are providing career counseling with these kids on a monthly basis.






   In September, we'll begin the program of bringing in a total of 18 business leaders.  Liz and these speakers will present to two Grady classes and try to connect high school education with getting a meaningful and prosperous career.



Also this year, Liz will hold monthly "Lunch and Learn" sessions at the school's career center.



Planning your career?  Here is a great resource that we found which lays out 26 career pathways into 6 focus Areas:

1. Applied Arts and Communications
2. Business & Management
3. Health Services
4. Human Services
5. Industrial & Engineering Systems
6. Natural Resource Systems 

Here is a quote from the new Atlanta Public School Superintendent, Erroll Davis:


"What we have found out is that while students drop out in high school, the decision to drop out is often made in middle school."