2026 North Country Career Expo Sept. 15 In Lancaster

By News Release, InDepth NH

LANCASTER, NH — Join us Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., in-person, for the North Country Career Expo at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.

After the success of the inaugural event held back in 2024, UNH Cooperative Extension, White Mountains Regional Middle-High School, and the NH Division of Forests and Lands, have continued our partnership to provide students in grades 7-12 in Coös County, northern Grafton County, northern Carroll County in NH, northeastern Vermont, and northwestern Maine, the opportunity to visit and experience some of the career opportunities available right here in the North Country.

This event is all about interactive exploration. Dozens of professionals from a variety of fields will come together to share hands-on demonstrations, displays, and activities that will provide a real look at the work they do every day. Instead of simply hearing about careers, students will have the opportunity to try new skills, ask questions, and experience a variety of fields firsthand.

In our inaugural event held in 2024, in addition to speaking with prospective employers and businesses, students were running log loaders, portable sawmills, firewood processors, skidders, farm tractors, portable welders, backhoes, and plow trucks. Hands-on experience is the big difference between this event and many other career events being held.

Students will participate from approximately 8 a.m., when the buses deliver them, until approximately 1:30 p.m. when the buses return to transport back to school and home. From 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. the Expo will be open to the public as a ‘job fair.’ Come visit with and perhaps even apply for, employment opportunities in our area.

For Exhibitors

Inside and outside space is available for your display and/or equipment. Let us know which you desire, and any specific needs you may have, such as – electricity, size of space, etc., and number of people you will be bringing.

For Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities are available. There are multiple sponsorship levels, and all are greatly appreciated. All sponsors will be recognized, based on the amount donated, on our event sponsor banner, printed materials, press releases, all media, and at the event itself.

For more information, please contact either:

Ray Berthiaume, UNH Extension, Natural Resources Field Specialist, Ray.Berthiaume@unh.edu or 603-788-4961 or Michelle Gross, WMRMHS, Co-coordinator, mgross@sau36.org

Contact

Ray Berthiaume, UNH Extension, Natural Resources Field Specialist

Michelle Gross, WMRHS, Co-coordinator

This story was originally published by InDepth NH.