More than 600 middle school students learned about career options today in Rhinelander. Seventh graders from schools around the Northwoods attended the Nicolet College Career Expo.
Organizer and Career Coach Kelly Anunson says it’s the second time Nicolet has hosted the event…that tries to draw a variety of exhibitors.
“Our knowledge of careers in middle school are pretty limited to the dentists office, the doctors and our teachers. And we wanted them to have a chance to not only learn about other career options out there but also to get a hands-on feel for what it’s really about to be in that career.”
Most of the seventh graders seemed to be having a good time roaming the exhibits hosted by more than 40 organizations and employers. Here’s Logan from Rhinelander.
“I think it’s pretty fun. And there’s prizes here to win. I really like cars, so I like the fire extinguishers that are outside and the firemen and stuff.”
DNR Conservation Warden Jim Young brought a pile of animal pelts that he says helps start a conversation with the kids.
“Now, still fairly young I mean these kids are in seventh grade so they’re not really thinking longterm. But if it sparks an interest, that it’s something maybe they’ll consider pursuing.”
Others hits included make-and-eat-your-own dessert from Holiday Acres Resort…and hold a Madagascar hissing cockroach with the Northwoods Wildlife Center.
