Katelyn Bagshaw- Mustangs Ahead
(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) held a Career Fair for juniors and seniors interested in learning about potential careers.
Mustangs were able to walk through the gym and learn more information after visiting tables specific to career paths.
Representatives answered any questions a student may have while also providing more detailied information.
Students are provided with pamphlets full of basic information about different careers.
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Junior Caitlyn Banman said, “This was an extremely beneficial experience for me. It really showed how many opportunities there are regarding jobs”.
Junior Dennis King said, “I already had the Marine Corps in mind, but I still looked around and kept others in mind as this career fair opened my eyes to other opportunities.
A United States Coast Guard recruiter and operation specialist said, “The students are provided with the information to contact me and the coast guard and ways to further research because personal research is evident when looking into career paths.”
Some of the scheduled employers represented at the fair included –
State College of Florida
Humane Society of Manatee County
School District of Manatee County
National Park Service
ARMY
Manatee Co. Sheriff's Office
Pittsburgh Pirates/ Bradenton Marauders
Mote Marine Laboratory
Manatee Technical College
Nathan Benderson Park
Waste Pro
Certified Collectibles Group
U.S. Navy
Smile Smart Dental Assisting School
U.S. Coast Guard
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Pharmacy Dept.
Florida Studio Theatre
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Publix
Marines
FL ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Manatee County Government
Gettel Automotive Group
League of Women Voters Manatee County
Achieva Credit Union
Spectrum
Nucor Steel Florida