PREP-KC ignites potential by bringing educators and industry professionals together to build paths to meaningful careers for students across the heart of bistate Kansas City. As Missouri’s leading education nonprofit, we’re transforming Kansas City education through innovative career pathway programs. PREP-KC partners with 6 districts and 4 charters enrolling over 67,000 students across the Kansas City metropolitan area.
WE NEED YOU!
Most volunteer opportunities range from 1-3 hours. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability. No teaching experience is required! We provide all necessary training and materials. Your professional experience is what students need to hear about.
What to Expect:
Career Exploration Events
- Wednesday, January 28, from 8:30-10:40 AM, Eisenhower Middle School Career Jumping, 6th Grade – KCKPS USD 500 (Seeking volunteers with backgrounds in Arts & Communications, Business/Finance, and Construction/Skilled Trades)
- Friday, January 30, from 8:10-10:40 AM, Center Middle School Career Jumping, 8th Grade – Center 58
- Tuesday, February 3rd, from 8:55-11:45 AM, Hickman Mills Middle School Career Jumping, 6th Grade – Hickman Mills C-1
- Thursday, February 19, from 1:00-3:00 PM, Ervin Elementary Career Speakers, 3rd-5th Grades – Hickman Mills C-1
CONTACT: email Alejandra Pecina at apecina@prepkc.org with any questions or to get in touch as more events are scheduled!
Virtual Connector
- Tuesday, January 27, from 10:00-11:00 AM, Working with History –How Did the Renaissance Change the World? – KCKPS USD 500
- Wednesday, January 28, from 10:00-11:00 AM, Exploring Careers in Astronomy! – KCKPS USD 500
- Wednesday, January 28, from 12:30-1:00 PM, How I Use Multiplication at My Job – KCKPS USD 500
- Thursday, February 5, from 10:00-10:30 AM, How Did the Environment Determine How Native Americans Lived in Kansas? – KCKPS USD 500
- Thursday, February 5, from 12:30-1:00 PM, What Does a Geologist Do? – KCKPS USD 500
CONTACT: Brittany Verrette at bverrette@prepkc.org with any questions or to get in touch as more events are scheduled!
