Brendan Aloysius Barry, Sara Levy and Jodi-Ann Tillman, attorneys from Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Fort Lauderdale office, participated in Dillard Elementary School’s 12th Annual Career City on Wednesday, March 19. The event included more than 80 local businesses and industry leaders in Broward County that came together to share potential careers with students.
Students had the opportunity to engage with Shutts’ attorneys and Fort Lauderdale Office Administrator Cathy Zaccardo, discussing their typical work day, work conditions, education and school subjects related to the legal profession.
During the event, Shutts attorneys and staff worked to motivate the community’s youth to work hard toward academic achievement and professional success in their lives. The students, many of whom are growing up in one of the most impoverished regions in South Florida, experienced firsthand what it felt like to take a walk through a safe and inviting city that had been created just for them. Through the interactive city they learned about a wide variety of industries and professions in a fun, comfortable environment.
According to the organizers, career City includes every student of Dillard Elementary from the Pre-K – 5th grades so each may experience some type of Career exposure. For the fourth year in a row, the event included 60 5th graders from North Fork Elementary. The event also included special guest participants from Dillard High School Robotics Club, Dillard High Color Guard, Boyd Anderson High School Nursing Program, Boyd Anderson Robotics Club, Boyd Anderson World Music Ensemble and J.P. Taravella High School’s Culinary Arts Program.
“During the last 12 years, Dillard Elementary has gone from a ‘failing school’ to an ‘A-rated’ Broward County public school, and Shutts is proud to have played a small part in that,” said Brendan.
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