Our elementary students had the opportunity to explore various careers during recent career day events. Careers represented included law enforcement, healthcare, information technology, transportation, and agriculture. Professionals in these fields shared insights about their jobs, daily responsibilities, and what influenced their career choices. Students were also given the chance to ask questions, making the event engaging and informative.
Career Day is part of MASD’s grade-level career-based education. Elementary students are introduced to careers within their community, and then in middle school, components of career-based education include the teaching of soft and interpersonal skills, as well as time management and organization. Middle school students also have the opportunity to take field trips to see careers in action.
Once in high school, students will choose a career pathway and focus on elective courses toward preparing for a specific goal area. The five career pathways at Middletown Area High School are: Arts and Communications; Business, Finance, and Information Technology; Engineering and Industrial Technology; Human Services; and Science and Health.
Thank you to all the professionals who took time out of their day to talk with and inspire our youngest students!