Over 2,300 8th grade students from Sumner County will be attending the Sumner County 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair hosted by Volunteer State Community College. Industry Representatives will share their future career opportunities with students through a live, campus event.
The Career Exploration Fair provides an avenue for eighth graders preparing to enter local high schools to explore a breadth of career areas and make an informed decision when choosing their courses. This fair helps raise awareness and excitement that shows in-coming freshmen the relevance of their studies and the opportunities their futures holds.
The students experiencing the Career Exploration Fair are prepared to visit the fair through exploratory classroom curriculum that allows them to learn about professionalism and evaluate their personality, strengths, interests and potential careers.
After meeting with career and college representatives, we hope students attending the event are better equipped to answer these questions:
- What are my goals?
- What are my career aspirations?
- What steps do I need to begin now to reach my goals?
We need individuals in your profession to share “the good news” about your career and share insight into future career opportunities with students with 8th graders. This is the time for our children to begin working on making their career goals a reality one day.
We are seeking career and industry representatives that can commit to a full day event. Students will arrive in groups prepared to speak to you, college advisors, and college instructors in 25-minute shifts. The day is fast paced and fun!
