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Career Day at New Madrid County Central
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Thirty-five businesses, schools and other groups took part in the New Madrid County Technical and Skills Center's Career Fair on Dec. 1. Although primarily designed to give high school seniors the opportunity to learn more about the opportunities available following graduation, all of the NMCC students and TSC students took part in the day-long event. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Thirty-five businesses, schools and other groups took part in the New Madrid County Technical and Skills Center’s Career Fair on Dec. 1. Although primarily designed to give high school seniors the chance to learn more about the opportunities available following graduation, all of the NMCC and TSC students took part in the day-long event.
Penny Wilson with the Lincoln University Innovative Small Farm Outreach Program, talks with a student about some of her work as a small farm specialist. Lincoln University was among 35 businesses and groups taking part in the New Madrid County Technical Skills Center's Career Fair on Dec. 1. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The New Madrid County Technical Skills Center Career Fair was an opportunity to explore in depth opportunities available to students following graduation. Each student taking part in the event was required to talk with at least five different representatives and record what they learned about the skills required, positions available and more. One student went to work recording what she learned immediately.(Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Missouri Conservation Department officer Chris Barnes, left, speaks with students during the New Madrid County Technical Skills Center's annual Career Fair on Dec. 1. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Andrea Pierce with Three Rivers College provides a New Madrid County Central HIgh School student with information about the school during a Career Fair conducted Dec. 1 at NMCC. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The New Madrid County R-1 Technical Skills Center's annual Career Fair drew even more representatives from colleges, businesses and the military. The event was conducted on Dec. 1 rather than in the spring according to Andrea Harris, TSC director, to allow for students to be better prepared for the options open to them upon graduation.. For the underclassmen it was also an opportunity to learn more about the opportunities available including apprenticeships. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)