Workbase Learning students help guide elementary school students to career fair
PITTSBORO, (WCBI) – For more than three hours, all third and fourth graders in Calhoun County Schools interacted with professionals representing career fields such as the military, health sciences, construction, broadcasting, engineering, and many other fields. I met with you.
The students were divided into small groups led by high school students participating in the Career and Technical Center’s work-based learning program.
“This is important because most kids today don’t really know what they want to do. My goal is to help these kids find, find, and find the path they want to take in life early on. “We want to help them do that and make sure they don’t struggle during their high school and middle school years,” said Alisha Jackson, Calhoun’s work-based learning coordinator. County schools say this career fair will be different than the one for older students.
“Also, all the vendors brought goodies for the kids, which is the age kids like, so we wanted it to be interactive. Every station had something for kids to touch and interact with. There are things you can do, feel, explain and talk about,” Jackson said.
The WCBI table was a popular spot for students who volunteered to appear for interviews wearing great fashion.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“Police officer,” said the major.
What do I have to do to become a police officer?
“Good luck in school,” said the major.
“I’m a science and STEM teacher,” Kinley said.
What do you need to be good at?
“Science has to do well in school,” Kinley said.
Calhoun City head football coach MD Jennings played three seasons in the NFL and gave advice to young players aspiring to become professional athletes.
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Yes, everyone wants to be an athlete and everyone wants to have a long career, but a lot of unexpected things happen. I encourage people to get at least one degree, if not more, because you have a degree, so don’t put all your effort into working hard in the classroom and becoming a professional athlete. said Coach Jennings.
Coach Jennings and all the professionals encouraged students to do well, make wise choices, and pursue their interests.
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