The STEP tour of Tedeschi Food Stores Corporate Offices was a huge success. Here the staff engaged with the STEP students, sharing not only their own career paths but the history of this successful family company. The students left understanding that behind every convenience store there are teams of marketing, financial, legal experts directing the company towards the future. Chef Irvin graciously hosted the students in his test kitchen and spoilt us all with his delicious flavors. It was an afternoon to remember!

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STEP students were exposed to how this flagship luxury store utilizes technology and design, creating state of the art retail space.

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The STEP students received an in depth tour of Boston Medical Center, covering all areas of the profession. The students were able to experience some of the cutting edge technology employed at Boston Medical Center.

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The STEP students were so inspired to see such a dynamic place to work as a professional. The environment at Microsoft is right in tune to our future generation, getting them to think outside the box and unleash their creativity.

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Start to finish, the tour was fascinating – exposing the STEP students to all the different types of engineering and the variety of study areas that are available at MIT.

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Plymouth Rock Assurance Tour illustrates the wide range of skills required to run an organization

STEP students learned of wide range of careers and skills that are required to run this Plymouth Rock Assurance: everything from legal to medical including the essential ingredient… customer service.

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STEP students learn that Boston College is more than a college; it is an important part of the Boston community that offers not only excellent education but also inspiring careers, community outreach programs, arts performances and hosts important guests from His Holiness the Pope to the President of the United States.

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Students attending the inaugural Sun Life tour were exposed to all aspects of this exciting international company. Many of the employees at Sun Life shared with the students that one of the key factors to success is working hard and showing dedication in what you do. The students found these words of wisdom inspiring and applicable to their own personal goals.

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Word has spread about STEP at the John O’Bryant — the students are signed up and ready to go!

Thanks to Dennis Zaia, HR Mentor, STEP has added a training component to orientation process and yesterday the students learned how to get the most out of their STEP tours through preparation, strong questions and positive follow up — STEP’s Tool of Engagement, the keys to developing business relationships. There were so many questions being asked about the companies involved and this curious and committed group of students are looking forward to seeing behind the doors of some of Boston’s most exciting companies, where they will be inspired by all they see.

Roxbury, MA, February 2, 2009 — STEP supported Job Shadow Day in Boston, which was organized by Boston PIC. This year, over 900 students traveled throughout the city to have the opportunity to spend the day experiencing a work environment. STEP met with students from the John O’Bryant School High School and Madison Park High School all of whom were interested in creative writing. STEP introduced these students to Tessa Dahl, who is the daughter of Roald Dahl, the much loved author of endless children’s books including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Tessa Dahl is also an accomplished writer and actor and after speaking with the students and answering their well crafted questions, she encouraged them to write about their Job Shadow experience and the following was shared:

Yessica, Junior at John O’Bryant High School wrote:
“…I realized that she is so deeply inspired by her father, Roald Dahl. That inspired me. Her charismatic way of speaking and those tips she gave us to improve our writing really got to me. She explained that her father told her children’s stories and told them to make observations about the world around them so they can create a closer connection to the reader when inventing characters. She told us her father mentioned “Do not read a book when you are writing a book” because when you read someone else’s work you pick up their styles and it’s important to develop uniqueness that is shown through your writing…”

Tom, Junior at John O’Bryant High School wrote:
“Meeting Tessa Dahl re-enforced my decision to go into a writing career. At first, I was unsure about going down this lifestyle, but now I am convinced that this is where I belong. Writing is perhaps the greatest form of expression which allows the reader to have a first person point of view of what the author sees. Ms. Dahl is very knowledgeable about the world of writing and I will be sure to follow her teachings with no hesitation. I’ve learned that writing waits on you, work is produced whenever you are ready to write again”

Orlanlly, Junior at Madison Park wrote:
“In Job Shadow, I met a writer with whom I could relate. Writing comes to me in many different ways. Writing could be the best form of expression, even when I have to write about pain, love or hate. Writing is something that runs through my veins. When I’m sad or depressed the first thing I do is take a pen, to be able to write I think is the best because with every letter I get to know myself”

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