Career Spotlight

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

As we embark on another exciting school year at Methacton School District, we are thrilled to announce a host of career-related events designed to inspire and prepare our students for their future endeavors. I’m Dr. Shab Maffei, your K-12 Career Counselor, and I look forward to working with you all throughout the year.

We invite students to join us at these events and make the most of the opportunities to explore various career paths. If you have suggestions or information that could enhance our events, please share them with us at smaffei@methacton.org. We are also eager to collaborate with local businesses and community partners and we welcome volunteers who wish to contribute.

Here’s to a successful and enriching school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Dr. Shab Maffei
K-12 Career Counselor
Methacton School District

Upcoming Career-Related Events for the 2024-2025 School Year:

• Fall Career Advisory at Methacton High School
  Date: October 29, 2024

• Real Live Leaders Radio Show and Career Coaching
  Start Date: September 2024

• Career Futures Expo Day for 9th Grade
  Date: October 9, 2024

• Career Expo Field Trip to the Oaks Convention Center
  For: Interested Arcola Intermediate & High School Students
  Date: October 22, 2024

• Junior Achievement for 11th Grade
  Date: November 14, & 19th

• Career Café at Skyview Upper Elementary School
  Featuring: The Hussey Team - Mortgage Advisors
  Date: September 24, 2024

Thank you to the members of the Methacton School District's Advisory Committee for attending our Spring 2024 meeting at Methacton High School. We had a diverse group in attendance, including students, parents and guardians, community members, administrators, teachers, representatives from North Mont Co. Technical Career Center, Montgomery County Community College, and our Methacton Education Foundation. The stakeholders had the opportunity to review our current career curriculum and events.

We are excited to invite you to join us for our Fall 2024 meeting. The event will be held on October 29, 2024, at Methacton High School, starting at 9:00 AM. Your participation and input are highly valued as we continue to enhance our career programs and opportunities.

Please click below to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there!

📣 Upcoming Career Events at Methacton School District! 📣

Career Café at Skyview Upper Elementary School

Open to: Any Skyview student
Date: September 24, 2024
Featuring: The Hussey Team - Mortgage Advisors

Why Attend?
Students at Skyview Upper Elementary have a unique opportunity to eat lunch with a featured career presenter each month. This is a fantastic chance for students to learn about various career paths directly from professionals in an engaging and informal setting. To participate, students must sign up for Career Café at the Counseling Suite.

Your involvement in Career Café helps inspire and inform our students about different career paths. Volunteers are also needed for these events. If you're interested in volunteering, please message Dr. Maffei. A valid driver's license is required to volunteer.

Exciting Opportunities for Methacton High School Students!

We’re excited to share that Methacton High School students recently connected with real-life CEOs through the Real World Leaders Radio Show, gaining valuable career insights and exploring future paths.

Looking ahead, we’ll be hosting more events this school year, including career coaching sessions and additional radio show opportunities. These events are designed to offer career guidance and networking with industry leaders.

If your student is interested in participating or learning more, they should contact Dr. Maffei at smaffei@methacton.org.

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for another exciting year!

Methacton School District invites professionals to host 12th-grade students for a career exploration program. This opportunity helps students gain real-world experience and make informed career choices.

Program Details:

• Credits: 0.5 per semester
• Total Hours: 40
• Grading: Pass/Fail

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Host Students: Offer a 40-hour experience in your profession.
• Mentorship: Guide students through tasks and projects.
• Supervision: Ensure students meet professional standards.
• Documentation: Verify student logs and progress.

Host Guidelines:

• Availability: Accommodate a student for 40 hours per semester.
• Engagement: Provide practical experiences and feedback.
• Communication: Coordinate with the K-12 Career Counselor.
• Safety: Follow all safety and regulatory guidelines.

How to Get Involved:

• Contact: Reach Dr. Maffei at smaffei@methacton.org to express interest.
• Provide Info: Share details about your organization and experience offerings.
• Schedule: Finalize details with the K-12 Career Counselor.

Why Volunteer?

• Shape Careers: Help students explore career options.
• Give Back: Contribute to their future success.
• Gain Recognition: Be acknowledged as a key education partner.

Join us in shaping the future! Contact Dr. Maffei at smaffei@methacton.org to get started.

Methacton School District—Preparing students for a brighter future!

Is your child interested in an internship while a MHS student?

Seniors are able to take a course called Pre- Career for either Semester 1 or 2. This will give Seniors an opportunity to intern at a place of their choice during the school day, all while earning school credits. Pre-education interested students may be placed with the assistance of the K-12 career counselor in respective Methacton Elementary Schools!

Pre-career applications are due by April of their Junior year. School counselors can assist students further with these requests.

11th Grade Students at Methacton High School:

This year, 11th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the JA Our Region program, designed to deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship and real-world business concepts. The program explores key topics such as regional economics, resources, supply chains, and problem-solving skills.

This experience will provide a practical approach to starting a business and foster entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students for the demands of a dynamic workforce.

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization committed to empowering young people for future success by helping them become entrepreneurial thinkers, financially savvy, and work-ready.

Are you pursuing a degree in education?

We’re excited to invite our Methacton School District alumni to join our team as substitute teachers! This is a fantastic opportunity to return to your alma mater and make a meaningful impact in our classrooms.

All substitutes are hired through Substitute Teacher Service (STS), with the potential to transition into full-time teaching roles in the future.

Come back to Methacton, inspire the next generation, and continue the legacy of excellence!

#MethactonProud

Greetings from the Methacton School District's K-12 Career Counselor!

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in this position and eagerly look forward to connecting with everyone involved in our career activities. Please join us in any of our exciting career happenings—your participation will make all the difference!

I am enthusiastic about the journey ahead and can't wait to engage with each of you. Looking forward to hearing from everyone soon!

Your partner,

Dr. Maffei

(Proud Methacton Alum.)

#MethactonProud

Email: smaffei@methacton.org
Location: Methacton School District
Phone: 610-489-5000 (34210)