PHOTOS BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
SPANGLER…Spangler Candy Company was one of the businesses that attended the Career Fair.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
Bryan High School hosted its second annual Elevate and Explore Interactive Event on Wednesday, October 23rd. This year, over 450 students from Williams County were welcomed to the event, including seniors and juniors.
The students were introduced to various career opportunities by businesses that showcased their services and products, providing valuable insights for the future workforce.
The Career Fair aims to create networking opportunities and explore different career paths. It enables students to directly connect with professionals from various industries.
This firsthand experience helps students understand the skills and qualifications required for different roles, empowering them to make informed decisions about their education and career paths. The following are the career clusters of companies that participated in the career fair:
1. Architecture & Construction
2. Higher Education (2-year & 4-year)
3. Manufacturing
4. Human Services/Cosmetology
5. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
6. Finance (Accounting & Banking)
7. Public Safety
8. Health Science
9. Information Technology
10. Business Management & Administrations- Real Estate
11. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics- Warehousing
The career fair helps students network with industry leaders, opening doors to internships and mentorships. Students also enhance soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving through hands-on activities and workshops, which employers highly value.
It is believed that exposing students to a wide range of career options encourages them to explore non-traditional paths and pursue their passions with enthusiasm.
Furthermore, these events help strengthen our partnerships with local businesses, thereby enhancing community support for education.
STUDENTS … Students from Williams County schools participated in a Career Event at Bryan High School, where they interacted with businesses from various locations.