Butzel Long hosted a group of about three dozen high school students from Osborn College Preparatory Academy at the firm’s Detroit office during National Groundhog Job Shadow Day on Feb. 1.
The event was managed locally by Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan in coordination with United Way of Southeastern Michigan.
“We enjoyed the opportunity to meet with the Osborn College Preparatory Academy students,” said Gordon W. Didier, attorney and shareholder, Butzel Long and a board member of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan for more than 25 years. “It is important to encourage our next generation of business leaders by offering them first-hand opportunities to enhance their knowledge about various careers.”
Butzel Long was one of 16 companies in metro Detroit and the only law firm to host students during National Groundhog Job Shadow Day.
The program was aimed at helping young people gain an understanding about the skills and education required for a myriad of careers.
The students participated in breakout sessions featuring attorneys, administration, paralegals, marketing as well as the library team. The young people toured the Butzel Long office and enjoyed a continental breakfast and lunch.
Prior to visiting companies, students participated in self-assessment surveys to identify skills and narrow down possible areas of interest, as well as attend several classroom sessions related to the job shadow experience.
“It is exciting to be part of such an important program that helps students gain invaluable insight as they ponder their future career paths,” said Krystal Wise Bee, human resources coordinator at Butzel Long.
“It was really exciting to see how motivated the students were and to hear about their goals and aspirations,” said Geaneen M. Arends, Butzel Long senior attorney. “I was impressed with their maturity of thought. Many of these high school students have a Plan A, Plan B and Plan C for their careers.
Arends said the event gave the students “an opportunity to interact with metro Detroiters from a variety of disciplines who are successful in their careers.”
“This experience was inspiring for me,” she added. “I want to continue to volunteer to work with students and let them know that a successful career is attainable.”
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