Area juniors attend career fair

Approximately 600 juniors from Brandon, Evansville, Alexandria, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and Sauk Centre attended the Community Career Exploration Day that was held at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on November 20.

This annual event gives juniors the opportunity to meet directly with professionals in various fields and learn more about career opportunities available throughout the region.

Students attended four of 19 breakout sessions that emphasized careers such as business ownership, cosmetology, engineering, law enforcement and more. Students also had the opportunity to visit approximately 40 booths, staffed by regional business representatives, to ask questions about the various career options.

A highlight of the day was the keynote speaker, Keith Nord, former Vikings football player. Through humor and storytelling, he emphasized the importance of students taking control of their own lives for future success.

Tags: life, education, careers