Med Evac Landing to Kick Off JPII Career Fair

The following release was submitted by Michael DeLiva:

ROYERSFORD, PA – APRIL 22, 2012 – Whether students are in their Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior class, they’ll undoubtedly face a decision in the future in regard to selecting a career path or vocation.   To help introduce the students of in Royersford to the broad range of careers that are available to them, the PJP Parents Association, in partnership with the Administration, are hosting their first-ever Career Day on April 24 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.  

Over 35 speakers will be presenting to the students in 15-minute sessions, so they’ll have the chance to learn about four different career options from Accounting to Veterinary Medicine.

The event will even be kicked off in dramatic fashion as the speakers discussing careers in Emergency Medical Services will arrive in grand style – landing the MidAtlantic MedEvac Helicopter on the PJP Football and Lacrosse field at 7:30 a.m.!

Many of the presenters are parents of current students while others, including a professional actor, Veterinarian, executive with the Reading Phillies and a professional musician, have no affiliation with the school but have volunteered their time to give the students a unique insight into their professions.

ABOUT POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, PA opened in September, 2010 and it is the Philadelphia area's first new Catholic high school and school community in 43 years.  The opening of the school is a tribute to the traditions of their six schools of legacy and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's commitment to that legacy by providing an exceptional Catholic education for generations to come.  With a motto of “Be not afraid to seek the splendor of truth and to live the gospel of life,” PJPII develops God -centered learners who are adaptable to a changing world and possess the personal and academic skills required to be college and/or career ready.