wednesdays at the whiting
A Career Field Study Program
for high school juniors and seniors!
Explore Michigan’s Career Pathways with the staff of The Whiting.
During your visit you will:
| Meet with employees from multiple career fields for a panel discussion | |||||
| Tour the theatre and meet with stage technicians | |||||
| The Whiting positions include: | |||||
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Director |  |
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Guest Services Manager | ||||
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Front of House Manager | ||||
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Advertising & Promotions Manager | ||||
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Education/Outreach Coordinator | ||||
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Rentals & Artist Services Coordinator | ||||
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House Electrician | ||||
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House Carpenter/Union Steward | ||||
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Student objective: |
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Identify employability skills | |||
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Identify career interaction in the workplace | |||
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Identify new career pathways | |||
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Apply curriculum to real life situation | |||
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Ascertain the various paths to a career in the performing arts | |||
Each session is 60 minutes consisting of 30 minutes with the employees for a panel discussion and 30 minutes for a tour and backstage experience.
Groups are limited to 15 students but larger groups can be accommodated by dividing into two smaller groups experiencing the two sessions simultaneously.