- Your odd jobs should still go on resume because they may draw attention for transferrable skills needed in a job you are applying for.
- You have to be able to adapt over time. You may get promotions that require even more adaptations to skill sets.
- College can be easier than high school for some people.
- Surround yourself with people who will support you in college.
- People with disabilities can still get great jobs!
- Internships and trial/error trying jobs can be good.
- Communications skills helps you to build your resume.
- Advocate for yourself and aske\questions.
- Changing your mind on a career is okay!
Thank you, Cassy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience with facing hurdles head on and finding ways to make it happen anyway is an incredible story for our students to learn from!

- Have Character; Don't be a Character.
- Doing small groups and sports in school now will help you have better social interactions in college and career.
- Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
-Changing your major can still lead to a successful life.
-Public speaking is a great skill to have, even if you don't think you will need it!
-Don't chase the dollar.
-Listen to your instincts, including when making career choices or choosing majors early on.
Thank you, Calvin, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam with your advice, wisdom, and sharing your path to where you are now!

EF Alum, John is now a Broadcaster at the University of South Dakota and he took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
Stay open minded and determined in your dreams!
Sometimes you can't do what you want (be a college/pro athlete), but you can find other ways to be part of that (sports broadcaster)!
Small towns help teacher communication among all age groups.
When interviewing for a job, you need to make sure it is a good fit for you, too!
You may have to adapt to opportunities as you work towards your goals.
Even if you aren't at the best school for a particular degree, you can still take advantage of connections and opportunities.
Thank you, John, for taking time to visit with our students and share what your path looked like from EF to where you are now! We are glad you didn't give up on your dreams!

- As an entrepreneur, you have to be good at communication.
- Surround yourself with good people; you are who you hangout with.
- You can go straight into realty with online or in-person certification; you don't have to have a college degree.
- Goal setting is important to success, along with strong work ethic and discipline when you don't report to someone else.
- Realtors have to work under a broker.
- Major in something you like and then branch off and find the best job for you.
- Find ways to network and get connected.
Thank you, Jacey, for taking time to visit with our students and share what your path looked like from EF to where you are now!

- Be Bold! When working towards getting into medical school, she shadowed and visited the college, requesting a meeting with the Dean to help her stand out!
- Be prepared, study, and take the entry tests more than once if you aren't happy with your score.
- Job shadow!
- Live under your means and stay/get debt free.
- Participate in summer programs to help build your resume.
- Get uncomfortable to build your name.
Thank you Lauren for taking time to visit with our students and share your experience and wisdom when it comes to college and career exploration!













The CHARGE into Reading Program is now selling 30-packet boxes of LMNT for $30, in addition to variety packs for $15!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Patty Bean, LMNT, and the Booster Club, 100% of the proceeds go directly to CHARGE into Reading.
That means when you buy $30 worth of LMNT, the reading program receives every dollar!
Thank you for supporting Eustis-Farnam Public Schools and CHARGE into Reading!

We’re looking for alumni who’d love to inspire the next generation! Our high school juniors are exploring college and career paths, and we’d love for you to join us for a quick 10–20 minute Zoom chat during their College & Career Prep class.
Share your story — your job, your journey, your lessons learned, or how you got to where you are today. It doesn’t have to be fancy — just real, relatable, and you!
💻 A few minutes of your time could make a lasting impact.
If you’re interested, comment below or contact Trista Koch at trista.koch@efknights.org






























