Students learned about various careers through hands-on activities during Career Jam at Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday.
Eighth-grade students from Howard L. Goff Middle School attended Career Jam on Wednesday at Hudson Valley Community College to explore career opportunities and the direct skills needed to become productive members of the local workforce in the future.
Students learned about potential careers across the business, trade, and public sectors. They also participated in hands-on activities that engaged and inspired them.
With a focus on the education-to-workforce pipeline, Career Jam aims to promote the diverse career paths available in the Capital Region by raising student awareness.
Primarily, the experience is an exposure to a variety of careers, many of which students were probably not aware of before attending the event. This exposure can help spark interest in career exploration in general, and perhaps, even inspire students to dig deeper into specific careers.
“Exposing our 8th graders to a myriad of careers can help influence student education choices and retain their talents to fill local jobs that can empower future economic growth,” said Debreen Oliva, Intro to CTE – Home & Career Skills teacher. “In addition to highlighting the skills needed by area employers, students were also able to explore pathways to gain skills that will prepare them for rewarding jobs that are needed in our community.”
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