Worlds Of Work Career Expo Returns To In-Person Format This Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Worlds of Work Career expo is once again set to engage with area ninth-grade students at Shelton State Community College in an effort to showcase industry opportunities in the region.

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The eighth-annual Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo will return to an in-person format for the first time since 2019 and plans to welcome over 4,000 students to Shelton State Community College Thursday and Friday.

“We’re bringing industries and companies all in one place for the next generation – to show them all the opportunities of our region. Sometimes it only takes two days to impact and change a student’s future for the better,” Chamber of Commerce COO and West Alabama Works Executive Director Donny Jones said. “WOW is like no other event we put on throughout the year."

The keynote address will be delivered by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International President & CEO Michael Goebel during a VIP breakfast event at 7:30 a.m. in the Shelton State Community College gymnasium. The VIP breakfast will honor sponsors, industry leaders, education leaders, and elected officials who have supported WOW.

High school students and parents are also invited to attended WOW Varsity — a free continuation of the expo on Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Shelton State Community College.

During WOW Varsity, high school students will be able to speak and engage with industry leaders and prepare for their careers. Prospective attendees can pre-register on the worldsofwork.com website.

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