Non-Profit Organization Focuses on Picture Perfect Career Prep for Kids

The typical school-hosted career day just got snapped into brighter focus thanks to a visionary, in-school event that allows students to picture their future career paths—literally. Called DreamMaker Kids Career Day, the program one-ups the competition by featuring an actual photo shoot that puts kids in the setting and uniform of their chosen future profession.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 10, 2006 – The typical school-hosted career day just got snapped into brighter focus thanks to a visionary, in-school event that allows students to picture their future career paths—literally. Called DreamMaker Kids Career Day, the program one-ups the competition by featuring an actual photo shoot that puts kids in the setting and uniform of their chosen future profession.

“Students who participate in DreamMaker Kids get the opportunity to see themselves as judges, surgeons, pilots, teachers—there are many career paths they can choose from,” explained Tony McMurray, DreamMaker Kids spokesman. “It’s a powerful, visual piece that really engages kids in thinking about their futures and challenges them to plan accordingly.”

According to McMurray, the DreamMaker Kids team brings everything kids need to transform themselves into their dream role during the photo session. Costumes and props are provided for the physical shoot; later, the images are superimposed onto the appropriate setting. For instance, a child sporting an astronaut’s uniform and helmet at the shoot will get a final souvenir portrait to take home that features a space-shuttle background guaranteed to make their imagination blast off.

While by far the most fun feature of the event, the photo sessions aren’t the only tool that help inspire kids who may not be thinking about their post-secondary careers. Students also get the chance to take a quiz that helps identify their aptitudes, occupational desires and interests, and attend a motivational presentation with colorful slides and a speaker who will host a discussion on topics like jobs vs. professions, salary, education requirements for specific job paths and career comparisons.

The program, currently available to kindergarten through eighth grade students throughout the state, is garnering rave reviews for its life-like representations and eye-opening format. “DreamMaker Kids…combines the visual with the educational in a way that appeals to, and inspires young learners,” enthused Atlanta-area school guidance counselor Peter Chavannes. “This early interaction with goal setting, continuous learning, and inspiring visuals, help students focus on ideas that are future oriented, and not merely immediately gratifying.”

McMurray said he hopes to expand the DreamMaker Kids Career Day program with the help of local partners. “As a parent and former educator, I know the value of positive reinforcement when helping a child choose a path in life,” McMurray continued. “I believe the DreamMaker Kids Career Day program is an exciting new resource for schools and parents to encourage children to strive for greatness. It really helps students picture the possibilities.”

To learn more about DreamMaker Kids Career Day program, to become a sponsor or to schedule a career day event, visit www.dreammakerkids.com, email us or call 404-584-0941.

Contact: Tony McMurray
404-584-0941

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