Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are Career Day Inc.™ Programs in-person or Virtual?

      Due to COVID-19, to ensure the safety of all participants, all programs will be virtual for the 2020-2021 academic year. We will assess the plan for the 2021-2022 academic year in the coming months.

      The program is now offered virtually, it is customized to each school’s unique needs, including length of event and number of participants.

  • Why should my school host Career Day Inc.™?
    Isn’t It Taking Away From Valuable Classroom Time?

      Career Day Inc.™ helps schools provide a link to practical learning that supports classroom curriculum. When students speak to a successful novelist or journalist, they will have a better understanding of the importance of English and literature classes. When they realize that plumbers and electricians need high level math skills, they will know the importance of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. And, when they learn that museum curators and biomedical technicians need to know the properties of chemistry, they will appreciate the importance of their science classes. Teachers can choose to shadow professionals with similar interests or those that spark their curiosity.

  • Who is eligible for the scholarship?

      Every student will be eligible for The Arie A. Bucheister Memorial Scholarship of $1000. Candidates are selected for the scholarship based on their efforts to take information they learned or experienced during Career Day Inc.™ and use it to further establish their career goals, education, or training. Need more info?

  • How do I get Career Day Inc.™ at my school?

      Any interested high school is eligible to host a Career Day Inc.™ program. A representative from Career Day Inc.™ will visit your school and can meet with administrative staff such as:

      • Superintendent
      • Assistant Superintendent
      • High School Principal
      • Department Chairs
      • Guidance Counselors
      • Technology/Business Staff
      • Other interested departments

      Every effort is made to reach a diverse set of professionals utilizing alumni, colleagues, community members, and other contacts, who can share a dynamic story about their own career paths and are able to engage students while providing a presentation clearly describing their professional journey.

      Email our Executive Director: Beth Bucheister at Beth@CareerDayInc.org or call 917-548-0388

  • What does a Career Day Inc.™ schedule look like?
      Every school can collaborate with Career Day Inc. staff to create their own schedule such as this one below.man presenting photo
      Sample Schedule
        Period 1
      Students go to regularly scheduled classes
       Period 2
      Assembly "Empowering 21st Century Students" with [Keynote speakers]
       Period 3, 4, 5, 6
      Presentations by Professionals
       Period 7
      Period 7 Luncheon providing informal interaction for all (most often sponsored by local business organization)
       Period 8
      Students return to class - complete surveys and debrief
      *Sample schedule based on in-person programs

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