NEW BERLIN, Wis. — Hundreds of students at New Berlin’s Elmwood Elementary School explored potential future careers, including becoming a future TMJ4 journalist.
The Elmwood Career Expo offered hands-on experience in 25 careers, including students trying out reporting and interviewing each other.
Watch: New Berlin elementary students get a taste of journalism:
New Berlin elementary students explore journalism during hands-on Career Day expo
TMJ4 Waukesha County reporter Rebecca Klopf met with the future generation of journalists alongside photojournalist Jeff Morris. Students had the opportunity to see cameras in action, ask questions about the news industry, and even conduct their own interviews.
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“We are doing Career Day,” said Chloe, a 5th-grade student at Elmwood Elementary, when interviewed by her classmate.
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“And that’s TMJ4 News, goodbye guys,” said Jacob Martin, another 5th grader, as he finished the interview.
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The Career Expo featured more than 700 students participating with over 25 Waukesha County businesses showcasing different career paths and opportunities.
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