Career Clubs

Inspiring Futures, One Passion at a Time

Margaret Allen's Career Clubs empower students to explore their interests and engage in real-world career experiences right here in our community.

What Makes Our Career Clubs Unique? 

Unlike traditional career programs that simply present careers to students, our Career Clubs are started by students based upon their interests. Margaret Allen students choose the career industries they want to explore, and our team works to connect them with real-world experiences through field trips and partnerships with Nashville businesses and organizations.  

Key Features of Our Clubs

• Student-Driven Interests: Clubs are formed based on career fields students want to explore. 
• Real-World Experiences: Hands-on learning opportunities, field trips and guest speakers provide valuable insight students want to know when deciding on future career journeys. 
• Community Connections: Local Nashville businesses and organizations help bring careers to life and build partnerships with the school. 
• Preparation for the Future: Develops confidence, leadership and real-world skills through a focus on College and Career Readiness and partnerships with professionals within the Nashville community.

Real Impact. Real Growth  

Take it from us.

 

"I chose cosmetology because I enjoy doing hair, and I think I want to pursue it in the future. By going to TCAT Cosmetology School, I learned about using different products and methods for hair." Khamari, 8th Grader at Margaret Allen Middle School.

 

 

"So many of our students already know what they want to be when they get older. Through Margaret Allen's Career Clubs, they can dive into their fields, get hands-on lessons, ask our business partners questions, and become one step closer to their dream career." - Kanetha Callahan, Community Achieves at Margaret Allen Middle School.

 

 

 

"It was an absolute pleasure hosting the kids from Margaret Allen Middle School; they were curious, engaged with the material and thoughtful. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville would have them back any time!" - Katie Martin, Construction and Volunteer Engagement Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville. 

The Strength and Support of Nashville Businesses

The Career Clubs wouldn't be the success they are if it weren't for the amazing businesses and organizations that Margaret Allen partners with. From our friends at the Nashville Zoo, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at animal care and conservation efforts, to GEODIS Park and the Nashville Soccer Club, who invited us to the stadium to explore the many career paths within an athletic team that go beyond the field. These partners are essential in providing real-world experiences that inspire our students to dream big and explore new opportunities.  

Margaret Allen is grateful for the continued support of our community partners who play a vital role in shaping the future of our students. 

Thank you to our partners: 

• TPAC
• Lighthouse on the Lake
• GEODIS 
• Nashville Zoo
• Lipscomb Pharmacy 
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
• Nissan
• Tennessee State University
• Judge Babbs
• TCAT 
• Nashville Convention and Visitors Group
• Deloitte
• Music City Homes
• Vanderbilt Commercial Real Estate
• and so many others!

 

Our Clubs in Action!