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¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ welcomed Grade 9 students to its Keele, Glendon and Markham campuses for Take Our Kids to Work Day on Nov. 5, offering a full day of job shadowing, campus tours and conversations about career paths.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The annual program encourages meaningful conversations about education, work and personal aspirations by connecting students with parents, guardians or mentors in their workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To capture the experience, YFile <\/em>interviewed three York employees and their visitors to learn about their first jobs, future ambitions and the insights they\u2019d share with their younger selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gloria and Pelagia Orchard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Gloria Orchard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Assistant professor, teaching stream, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York\u2019s Markham Campus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What was your first job?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> My first job was at a Zellers store. It was a part-time job during high school, and I worked in ladies' fashion and as a cashier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Did that job influence your career path in any way?
A:<\/strong> Every job I have had in the past has influenced my career path in some way. My first job was an experience that helped me learn about joining the work force, finding a balance between school and work and building on my communication skills. These are skills I still use in my current position as I continue to balance work and family life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What would you tell your Grade 9 self about that job now?
A:<\/strong> I would tell my Grade 9 self now that your first job is the beginning of a journey in work and life that will help shape your future career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pelagia Orchard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Q: What do you think your first job will be?
A:<\/strong> I think my first job will be working at a store like Michaels or Canadian Tire. I will probably help out with sorting new products and helping customers find what they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What kind of work are you curious about?
A:<\/strong> I'm interested in being a scientist. I like insects, so I've considered studying entomology. I think I would really enjoy studying insects and writing reports on them. I am also curious about being a teacher. I would get to use the whiteboard and give kids stickers, but I'd also have to talk to parents and manage students' behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What did you learn from seeing your host\u2019s job?
A:<\/strong> Going to the University really showed me what it\u2019s like to actually experience it. I got to see all the resources that are available for students and the activities that students get to participate in. There is so much to do at university, both as a student and as a professor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Dina Rafie and Salma Abass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Dina Rafie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Operations coordinator for housing and hospitality at York's Glendon College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What was your first job?<\/strong>
A: <\/strong>My first job was with ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, where I worked as a work-study housing assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Did that job influence your career path in any way?<\/strong><\/strong>
A: <\/strong>Definitely. That first role introduced me to how the University operates behind the scenes and gave me a real appreciation for the work that goes into supporting students. It helped me build strong communication and organizational skills and made me realize how much I enjoy being part of the York community. In many ways, it set the foundation for my career path \u2013 I started as a student employee, and now I\u2019m still here, just in a different role with more responsibility and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What would you tell your Grade 9 self about that job now?<\/strong>
A: <\/strong>If I could tell my Grade 9 self one thing, it would be that every opportunity matters. Even your first job can open doors you never expected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Salma Abass<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Q: What do you think your first job will be?<\/strong>
A: <\/strong>I think my first job will be as a lifeguard because I\u2019m currently working on my Bronze Cross certification, and I really enjoy it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s something I\u2019m passionate about and would love to do as my first work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What kind of work are you curious about?<\/strong>
A: <\/strong>I\u2019m curious about working in the field of mental health care. I\u2019d like to become a psychiatrist one day, although I\u2019m still figuring things out and exploring different paths since I\u2019m still young and my interests keep changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What did you learn from seeing your host\u2019s job?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> I learned that even though some jobs may seem easy at first, they can be quite detailed and time-consuming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, tasks like making lots of phone calls and writing many emails take more effort and patience than I expected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Kunjan and Vinayak Rupakheti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Kunjan Rupakheti<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Geotechnical lab technician at the Lassonde School of Engineering<\/a> at York's Keele Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What was your first job? <\/strong>
A: <\/strong>I worked as a civil engineering technician in road construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Did that job influence your career path in any way? <\/strong>
A: <\/strong>Yes. My first job helped me pave the way for my life after that. I was very interested in nature and human interaction while building infrastructures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned more about geological aspects of engineering and worked on projects related to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What would you tell your Grade 9 self about that job now?<\/strong>
A: <\/strong>Work is a portfolio that reflects the real-world results of your knowledge. I saw how what I learned could make a tangible difference in people\u2019s lives through infrastructure development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A first job helps confirm whether your studies align with your interests, since real-world work often feels different from what you imagine while studying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vinayak Rupakheti<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Q: What do you think your first job will be? 
A: <\/strong>I might work in a restaurant or grocery store to gain experience in customer service and working in a fast-paced environment. This would help me develop time management, decision-making and communication skills. I\u2019d also be interested in a job in the medical field if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What kind of work are you curious about? 
A: <\/strong>I have always been deeply curious about doctors and others in the medical field. I find their work fascinating and incredibly meaningful, as it plays such an essential role in improving lives. I want to experience what it feels like to help people in need and make a difference by addressing their health-related problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What did you learn from seeing your host\u2019s job?
A: <\/strong>I learned how much time and effort professionals dedicate to their work every day. I also realized how much knowledge and focus are needed to do their jobs effectively. It made me appreciate the passion and commitment required in these demanding fields. I discovered that these professions involve continuous learning, showing that growth and improvement never stop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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