COLBERT HEIGHTS -“Baby Boomers” thought planning their future was tough. Well, in today’s world, because of the rapidly changing technologies and business uncertainties, it can be difficult for High School students to plan the course of their future careers. They need to carry lots of information in their career toolkit.
On Wednesday, the Colbert County School System conducted a College and Career Day at Colbert Heights High School. From the looks of things, it was a big success. Lots of participants and lots of interested students from Elementary through High School.
Dr. Gail Satchel – Colbert County Schools
Heading up the organizational team for the Fair, Dr. Gail Satchel told the Quad-Cities Daily that information is a powerful tool in the hands of young students. “Today, over 800 students from the Colbert County School District were able to explore more than 25 different career options. Career options ranged from labor unions to entrepreneur to post-secondary options. “It provided me with much needed advice for college planning and the importance of grades for scholarship opportunities”– Tori Brooks 10th grader at CHHS
The invitation was extended to business and professional leaders to meet with our students to orient them toward various occupations, including an explanation of entry-level requirements, the positives and negatives of particular jobs, and, most importantly, their own personal insights of their occupations.
“The Career Fair is a rewarding opportunity for the students of Colbert County Schools. Connecting students with colleges and the workforce, motivates and inspires them to set goals for their future.” — Deahna Jackson, Guidance Counselor at Colbert Heights High School.
“It was a pleasure to work with each vendor. When I gave the vendors the opportunities to participate with our college and career fair, they all seemed overjoyed. Each vendor wanted to provide information about their organization with the students. This year we had more union representatives than ever before, and this provided more real life options for our students.”— Kaci Cagle, Colbert County School Social Worker, Event Coordinator.
In summary, it is our belief that this kind of endeavor will lead to more informed choices of careers by our students.”
