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Ambridge Area Junior High recently held Career Day to allow seventh and eighth-grade students an opportunity to learn from over 35 presenters from approximately 19 companies.
“We recognize the importance of exposing our students to as many careers choices as possible," said Shaun Cooke, Junior High School Principal.
“We recognize the importance of exposing our students to as many careers choices as possible," said Shaun Cooke, Junior High School Principal.
"Having that knowledge, especially prior to high school will assist our students in their decision-making process. They need to know what opportunities are out there and what it takes to turn those opportunities into reality. What makes it even more exciting is that these opportunities can be found right here within our community.”
The presenters represented a wide range of professions and fields including Google, pilot instructor, SWAT team, photography. TA few presentations were interactive and hands-on and many presenters brought prizes for the students.
"Career education is vital for middle school aged students, as it fosters development of career awareness and preparation for their future" shared Anne Liller, School Counselor at Beaver County Career and Technology Center.
"We have just completed our third year of planning and organizing " shared Genifer Scaletta, Junior High School Counselor "The feedback from the students is positive."
"We would like to extend our appreciation to the presenters for the time they took make this special day happen. Career Day would not be possible without the community-wide support" added Scaletta.
Want to participate next year?
Email to Genifer Scaletta, Junior High School Counselor, at [email protected]
The presenters represented a wide range of professions and fields including Google, pilot instructor, SWAT team, photography. TA few presentations were interactive and hands-on and many presenters brought prizes for the students.
"Career education is vital for middle school aged students, as it fosters development of career awareness and preparation for their future" shared Anne Liller, School Counselor at Beaver County Career and Technology Center.
"We have just completed our third year of planning and organizing " shared Genifer Scaletta, Junior High School Counselor "The feedback from the students is positive."
"We would like to extend our appreciation to the presenters for the time they took make this special day happen. Career Day would not be possible without the community-wide support" added Scaletta.
Want to participate next year?
Email to Genifer Scaletta, Junior High School Counselor, at [email protected]
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