Purpose
Designed to provide students with employability skills and connect them with local employers and educational institutions, the Career Network has served the Liberty-Benton school district since 2016. Under the guidance of Career Network Coordinator, Ms. Susan Allen, students are able to position themselves for success after graduation. Opportunities such as job shadowing, visiting local businesses, applying for internships, investigating and applying for college, developing a professional resume, or practicing to interview for a job are some of the services offered through the Career Network. Each student is unique and the program allows for personalized assistance designed to empower and encourage these emerging adults as they prepare for the next stage of their lives.
Junior Mock Interview
Experiential Learning
Field Trip
Industry Open House
Professional Development
Arts & Graphic Design Career Expo
Finance Career Expo
Ag & Nat Resources Career Expo
Makerfest
Manufacturing Class Lab
Apprenticeship Application Assistance
Shedig Career Event
MEET OUR TEAM
Ms. Susan Allen, M.Ed.
Career Network Coordinator
Since 2006, Ms. Allen has served in various roles at Liberty-Benton. With a background in administrative management, training and development, and K-12 education, her passion is to help students position themselves for success after graduation. She enjoys providing opportunities for students to connect with local business and industry and believes this assists students as they set attainable career goals. Creating partnerships between public education and the community is key to building a strong future workforce. Her participation in many organizations that are transforming the way our community is involved with developing versatile and confident graduates allows her to match real-world needs with educational success.
Ms. Allen would love to talk with you about your future!
Mrs. Christy Cramner
Career Development Specialist
Christy has been a key member of the Liberty-Benton Middle School math department, joining the district in 2006. As the district's Career Development Specialist, Christy has a passion for providing students with practical knowledge they will use beyond their time at Liberty-Benton. Her high school "Beyond the Bell" class for juniors along with the middle school financial literacy and career exploration classes allow her to help students enhance their employability skills, improve financially literacy, and learn techniques necessary for problem solving, adaptability and resilience. Her dedication to designing practical and thought-provoking curriculum in these areas further our district's commitment to the K-12 Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Career Connections Framework.
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Employment & Shadow Opportunities