Fourth‑ through sixth‑grade students at Lakeside Elementary School explored over a dozen professions during a career fair held in the school gym as part of the school’s annual College Week.
The event brought in community volunteers representing careers from across the alphabet, allowing students to rotate from table to table, ask questions and learn about different paths they could pursue in the future.
Students were exposed to careers ranging from science and engineering to creative and service‑based professions. Among the participants were a rocket scientist, NASA engineer, video producer, sign language interpreter, florist, landscapers, banquet coordinator and the school resource officer. Students carried note cards as they moved through the fair, writing down interesting facts and careers that stood out to them, an activity designed to encourage reflection rather than formal presentations.
Introducing career readiness at a young age helps students begin identifying their interests and values.
“I always tell the kids, you want to find something that you love, and not just always look for the money because it’s so important to find something you love and that can start now when you’re young,” said counselor Hayley Hamblin.
The career fair concluded Lakeside Elementary’s College Week, a week of fun college-based activities encouraging students to pursue higher education.
