In an effort to give learners a realistic perspective of their career orientations, and as a third phase of the Career Guidance Program, the 11th graders were summoned to an “open doors” afternoon, hosting guests from various professions of interest to them. The areas were: Nutrition, Social Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Education and Special Education, as well as Economics and Business Administration.
Mr. Vassilios Falireas, Head of the schools’ IT Operations Department, and Mr. Bahaa Bou Ghanem, Systems Engineer, spoke of Information and Communication Technology work domains, such as products or applications design and development, professional services, operations, etc. They used examples from the schools' IT Operations and IT Applications departments in order to illustrate the varied usages and benefits of information technology. “The field of information and communication technology is very broad with global high demand and diversified specialties… so it doesn't really matter what you learn but rather whether you learned how to learn, because continuous learning is the name of the game,” Mr. Falireas pointed out.
The forum on Special Education, conducted by Mrs. Najjar and Ms. Ghabriss, Special Educators at the BOS, specified the work areas where special educators are needed: private clinics, NGOs, hospitals, special centers, juvenile delinquents’ detention facilities, in addition to universities and schools. The presenters stressed the preventive aspect of a special educator’s role, through raising awareness and providing learners’ with appropriate stimulation.
After outlining the four major fields of expertise in business, Mrs. Makki, project consultant at our schools, spoke of different types of companies, local and multinational. In this context, she highlighted the importance of personal values and efficient work habits, acquired at school, in order to enroll in renowned educational institutions, and have the profile to work in leading companies. “Your Attitude determines your Altitude,” she concluded.
The facilitators’ words of wisdom seemed to sum up our schools’ sustained striving: to nurture an attitude of mind continuously open to learning as a means of triggering lasting transformation.
Rania Maghzal
Outreach Unit Supervisor - IEN
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