Athens High School Hosts Career Fair

ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 1ST ANNUAL CAREER FAIR

Kids these days have a world of opportunity ahead of them as they plan their future. Athens High School in Troy put on a career fair, so that students could find out about and learn what kinds of experiences may await. “This was our first Career Fair,” said Athens Principal Dr. Lara Dixon. “We were fortunate to have over 70 community professionals and industry experts share their experience, offer advice and answer questions.” The day included a keynote presentation by Amy Kaheri, Executive Director of Detroit Soup, workshops and break-out sessions, as well as an open fair where participants displayed information about their profession, offering everything from tips to swag.

Over 600 students came through the “fair,” and many were surprised by the number of companies that were there. Sophomore Nolan Schafer spent time visiting with a representative from Chief Financial Credit Union. “I’m interested in finance and accounting, so I thought I’d see what this credit union had to offer.” Other students spent time speaking with members of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers) and SS Digital Media, among others. Junior Emi McGonegal was impressed with how many vendors were there, “It was interesting to see what the different kinds of companies were about.”

The vendors had a positive experience as well. “It was a great time engaging all the young inquiring minds. The kids were quite receptive, bright, respectful, and many were already well informed,” said engineering representatives from General Dynamics Adriana Apahidean and Bob Appledorn. Athens even treated all of the vendors to lunch at the Terrace Café, their in-house restaurant run by students interested in culinary arts and the hospitality profession.

“We are so pleased with how the event turned out,” concluded Dixon. “And we’re already talking about next year.”

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Photos: Courtesy of the Troy School District:

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General Dynamics: Engineering Specialist Adriana Apahidean and Bob Engineer Appledorn

IBEW2: IBEW Team Member Mike Kozlowski talks to students about the critical need for electricians in today’s world. Students front to back: William Ruit (12), Jordyn Rauser (11), Daniel Van Coppenolle (11), Travis Wright (9)

Jenga: Sophomore Nolan Schafer spent time visiting with a representative from Chief Financial Credit Union

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