More than 350 eighth graders will participate in the Welcome to the Real World and Career Exploration event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Carl Sandburg College’s Galesburg campus.
The event, hosted by Sandburg in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension and Regional Office of Education No. 33, aims to inspire students and prepare them for future challenges and opportunities, according to a community announcement.
Event offers hands-on learning experiences
The Welcome to the Real World portion simulates the implications of career choices and financial decisions, helping students understand how their choices can impact their financial futures.
In the Career Exploration segment, students will hear from a panel of professionals in various career paths. This will allow them to learn about the necessary education and training while connecting with industry experts. The panel will be moderated by Kenzi Yates, director of Sandburg’s Workforce Development and Community Education Department.
Following the panel, industry partners will have interactive demonstrations set up in the gymnasium, allowing students to explore career fields through hands-on activities.
More than 150 volunteers to assist
The partnership between Sandburg, the U of I Extension and ROE No. 33 highlights the commitment of these organizations to provide students with exceptional opportunities for growth and learning. More than 150 volunteers will assist students throughout the career experience.
For more information or to assist with the event, contact Tracy Engstrom, coordinator of career development at Sandburg, at 309-341-5246 or tengstrom@sandburg.edu, or Shelby Carlson from the U of I Extension at srcarls2@illinois.edu.
Important details
- More than 350 eighth graders will participate in the event.
- The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Sandburg’s Galesburg campus.
- The event is hosted by Sandburg, the University of Illinois Extension and Regional Office of Education No. 33.
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