Photographer and Co-Author: Rebecca Fullerman, Chardon High School Senior
September 16, 2023 — Chardon Schools Treasurer/CFO Deb Armbruster ventured from the Board office to the classroom on Sept. 5 to share her “I Want the Job” future readiness presentation with students in Chardon High School’s Work Based Learning class, a course offered through the CREW career-based learning program.
This guest-speaking engagement has become an annual September tradition for Mrs. Armbruster, with CREW Navigators Mrs. Tracey Britt and Mrs. Kim Butala inviting her to present each year since 2021.
(l to r) CREW Navigator Tracey Britt, Treasurer/CFO Deb Armbruster, CREW Navigator Kim Butala
Mrs. Armbruster’s informational slideshow highlighted Chardon Schools' 4Es pathways — Employment, Enrollment, Enlistment and Entrepreneurship with a focus on Employment and how to go about finding the “perfect” job.
After sharing her own journey to becoming a school treasurer, Mrs. Armbruster discussed with students the process of finding a job, interviewing, and completing new hire paperwork.CREW Students Listening Attentively and Reviewing Relevant Paperwork During the "I Want the Job!" Presentation
OVERVIEW
Prepare your Resume - Create an Eportfolio
Job Searches
Electronic Applications
Interviews
Job Offer / Negotiations
Onboarding Process
Taxes
Make an Impression - Build Valuable References
Mrs. Armbruster stated after the presentation, “I believe these are important life skills to introduce to the students. I really enjoy elaborating on my path of starting off in a local ice- cream shop and working through life to become a school treasurer.”
Up next, Mrs. Armbruster looks forward to hiring students from the CREW class for part-time student work opportunities in the District, providing Hilltoppers with a future readiness journey into the world of Employment!
Mrs. Armbruster, Treasurer/CFO - Quick Bio
- Started at Dairy Island - When I was your age
- Lakeland Community College - AAB - Computer Science
- Program Developer for the next 14 years
- Raised three Chardon graduates!!!
- Worked at Chardon 19 years ago in Food Service / Substitute
- Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools - Payroll
- Chardon Local Schools - Assistant Treasurer
- Back to school - BA - Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude)
- Treasurer in my hometown - Dream job!
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