Discover-Y

Welcome to our career awareness initiative called the “Discover-Y” series. Through this series we will highlight an array of careers through periodic presentations, guest speakers and field trip experiences based on identified career pathways. See the CCR Updates and flyers for more details.

Save the Date: Virtual Guest Panel Discussion on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1:15.m.

2020-21 School Year:

March 3rd, 2021 at 1:15 p.m.: Trades, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics

Virtual Guest Panel Discussion with Industry Professionals.

Click to Watch the Virtual Career Panel Discussion

Previous Discover-Y Series Events:

September: Education

Education Occupations Job Outlook

October: Health Sciences and Human Services

November: Military

We would like to thank the following speakers for sharing their career paths with our students:

• Army -Staff Sergeant Patrick Kilroy

• Coast Guard -Corpsman Kristy Rasbeary

• Navy -Petty Officer Cory Bluhm

• Air Force -Anna Adams Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)

• Marine Corps -Sergeant Angel Rodriguez

• National Guard-Specialist Jack Kenny

December: Government, Public Administration, Public Safety

We would like to thank the following speakers for sharing their career paths with our students:

• U.S. Representative-elect, Lauren Underwood

• States Attorney, Joe McMahon

• Kane County Sheriff, Ron Hain

• Mayor of St. Charles, Ray Rogina

• Local DUI Prosecutor/Family Law Attorney, Kim DiGiovanni

• Criminal Defense Attorney, Liam Dixon

• Program Coordinator of Paralegal Studies, Laura Haske

• Circuit Judge, Clint Hull

• Associate Judge, Elizabeth Flood

• ECC Senior Director of Public Safety Training, John Fahy

• Kane County Coroner, Rob Russell

January: Trades, Transportation, Distribution, Logistics and Manufacturing

We would like to thank the following speakers for sharing their experience and career path with our students:

• Wendy Chapman, Pilot @FedEx

• Maria Tybor, Assistant Coordinator for Local 558 @Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters

• Steve Alf, St. Charles Toyota

• David Alice, HR Generalist @ MC Machinery Systems

• Brenna Smith, Talent Acquisition Manager@ Burgess-Norton Manufacturing

• Bob Werderich, Illinois Aviation Academy

• Tyler O’Donnell, Admission & Recruitment Coordinator, ECC

February: Science, Engineering, Technical Education, Mechanics, Information Technology, Construction Management and Design

March: Hospitality and Tourism, Fashion Industry, Cosmetology

We would like to thank the following speakers for sharing their experience and career path with our students:

• Gina Greenwood, Lola By Gina, Geneva, IL

• Hal Barth, Director of Sales & Marketing @ Pheasant Run, St. Charles,IL

• Tiffany Tooker, Executive Chef @ Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL

• Michelle Cianferri, Tourism Development Manager @ Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Rowena Salas, Hotel Baker, St.Charles, IL

• Jane Kielb, Coordinator Interior Design @ the College of DuPage.

April: Arts, Performing Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communication

May: Business, Management, Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sales and Service