Fort la Bosse School Division hosted a Career and Business Expo at Virden Collegiate on Wednesday, May 16.
About 500 Gr. 8-12 students from Reston, Kola, Elkhorn, Oak Lake and Virden attended the event. There were 30 exhibitors from various local businesses and educational institutions.
Each student had a passport activity which gave them various questions to ask at booths of their choice. This was a valuable experience for the students that encouraged them to engage with the vendors at the event.
The exhibitors were available to speak one-on-one with students about their careers, what education/training they needed, what they do in a typical day and to offer advice to students considering a job in their field.
Providing this career guidance helps students make a connection between what they are doing in school and the real world, and it helps them with their course selection and career planning.
Submitted by Shelley Rowan, Career Development Coordinator, Fort la Bosse School Division
