More than 100 local and regional volunteers helped juniors, sophomores and seniors explore a variety of career paths during Twin Valley High School’s first Career Day on Jan. 29.
Providing students with a wealth of knowledge on various professions and educational paths, the event featured a combination of hands-on demonstrations and inspiring talks by representatives from local businesses, universities, government agencies and professional organizations.
Students had the chance to interact with professionals from various sectors, including health care, technology, law enforcement, engineering and education. Participating organizations included major employers Boeing, Morgan Truck Body and the Army, as well as educational institutions like West Chester University, Penn State Berks and Kutztown University.
“The event was an overwhelming success, fostering connections between students and professionals and offering a glimpse into the many career opportunities available after high school. It provided students with the resources, insight, and inspiration to make informed decisions as they plan their futures,” according to the release.
“I found Career Day to be very beneficial both personally and for the community because it doesn’t matter what job I go into; it matters how every other person contributes to the community as well,” Twin Valley junior Emma McNamee said in the release.
“Providing opportunities to see how everyone can find their interests and tie that to a profession was enlightening and allowed all people to feel purposeful. There was something for everyone,” said McNamee.
The event also emphasized the importance of community involvement and the value of local partnerships. Twin Valley High School looks forward to making this event a yearly tradition that continues to inspire students and broaden their horizons.
Michelle Vondran, future planning coordinator at Twin Valley High School, played a crucial role in organizing the event.
“Seeing the students’ enthusiasm as they learned about different career paths, made connections with potential employers, and explored avenues they never even considered was remarkable,” Vondran said in the release.
“Planning an event of this magnitude required countless hours of preparation, but every member of the Career Day Planning Committee was committed to creating a meaningful day where students could explore life beyond the walls of Twin Valley,” she said.
For more information about Twin Valley High School, the Career Day event or to express interest in participating next year as a business, contact Vondran at mvondran@tvsd.org.
Source: Berkshire mont