Bretton Woods’ 5th grade students set out to explore and participate in various career opportunities during Career Week – ranging from a doctor, FBI agent and/or rock star, to almost everything else in between.
The 5th grade Career Fair offered the students an opportunity to learn about a variety of careers as well as different aspects of college with community professionals as well as with a college counselor. The students explored career paths, responsibilities, likes and dislikes and how their current education relates to the world of work.
The entire 5th grade also worked on career research projects with Librarian Melissa McParland and Library Aide Christine Rapacki. Sixty-nine of the students volunteered to be career ambassadors. Two to three career ambassadors visited each kindergarten through 4th grade class in the school to share what they learned about the career path they researched. Some students dressed the part in uniforms required for specific careers, while others created elaborate display boards depicting the responsibilities of their dream job.
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“Dress for Success Day” was another part of Bretton Woods’ Career Week. “We saw future doctors, veterinarians, FBI agents, police officers, professional athletes, rock stars and beyond walking in our halls,” stated Principal George Gagliardi, who shared his desk with one enterprising young man. “What a bright future we all can look forward to!”
