Speakers to address students, discuss jobs
When students begin to consider their future outside of high school, they can be become stressed and intimidated. It is important for students to learn more about careers they are interested in pursuing and become informed on colleges they might attend.
In order to help enlighten students on certain carreers, FC will be holding a Career Day from 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. to help meet these needs without students having to leave the campus, April 10.
Career Day is a required event fore 7-12 grade students. Wednesday is following the half day bell schedule. Seniors will not be allowed off campus lunch that day. All students will be given an assignment to fill out about the speakers they listen to.
Academic Adviser Michelle Warkentin organized Career Day with the hopes of getting students to search for jobs that fit their strengths and interests. Warkentin hopes the speakers can provide insight for students into the job they have, allowing students to see if what they are interested in is really what they are expecting.
Warkentin expressed how critical Career Day is for students and how it may affect their future. Without knowing what they need to major in can cause problems for students, according to Warkentin.
“This event is important for students because it pushes them to start thinking about their future,” Warkentin. “It is important to have a plan upon graduating from high school, or at least an idea of the direction they would like to go in. Too often students graduate from high school and start attending a college but later discover that that college does not offer the major they need to get where they want to go. Having a good idea about future career plans can save students time, money and stress.”
Dorina Gillmore, a children’s book author, is coming to present at the event. She believes sharing how God can change your career plans in life can be beneficial to the students.
“I love sharing about how God has worked in my career path in unexpected ways,” Dorina said. “I know I have been inspired and encouraged by many others on the journey. This event is a great chance to get a window into various careers.”
After attending the FC Career Day last year, junior Aaron Ward looks forward to having a shorter class day and listening to the various speakers. Along with getting to hear about different professions, Ward believes the event is important to students’ futures.
“I’m looking forward to the half day schedule and to hear what the engineer, Robert Carroll, has to say,” Ward said. “I think Career Day is important because it gives us more of a spectrum of what we can do with our lives.”
For more information, email Warkentin.
Career Fair Schedule
12:30-12:45 Introduction (FC Gym)
12:50-1:20 Session 1:
Robert Carroll, Engineer- Rm. 601/603 (Martens & Foth)
Kyle Gentz, Film Editor/Director of Photoraphy- Rm. 602/604 (Witters & Fuller)
Dorina Gilmore, Children’s Book Author- Rm. 621/623 (Lee/Ainley)
Jonathon Wiebe, Insurance Agent/Former Baseball Player- Rm. 606/608 (Belmont & Ogdon)
1:25-1:55 Session 2:
Koby Johns, Firefighter- Rm. 601/603 (Martens & Foth)
John Risch, Graphic Designer- Rm. 602/604 (Witters & Fuller)
Ericlee Gilmore, Personal Trainer- Rm. 621/623 (Lee/Ainley)
Westy Guill, Coffee Shop Co-Owner- Rm. 606/608 (Belmont & Ogdon)
2:00-2:30 Session 3:
Kevin Fuller, Mechanical Contractor- Rm. 601/603 (Martens & Foth)
Asia Smith, Musician- Rm. 602/604 (Witters & Fuller)
Lorinda Riffel, Elementary Teacher and Director of Home School Program- Rm. 621/623 (Lee/Ainley)
Dawn Steele, Government Affairs Manager, Coffee Shop Co-Owner- Rm. 606/608 (Belmont & Ogdon)
2:35-3:00 Meet and greet (Lunch area)
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