The Trigg County Public Schools Co-Curricular building was used for more than physical education Thursday morning and afternoon, when more than 800 middle and high school students visited with local and regional and businesses and colleges — taking their first steps into a career fair, and the adult world.
Kelyse Parham, a seventh grader, said it helped her decide what she wants to be “when she’s older.”
She doesn’t know what that is, yet, but it’s got to be “something with good money.”
She said she wasn’t interested in the difficulties that come with first response, but she could probably drive an ambulance or a fire truck — both of which bring in decent pay in south western Kentucky.
Being in this setting, she added, was better than being in the classroom.
Parham also mentioned two specific things she learned about her Cadiz community.
Aubri Elliott, another seventh grader, said the job fair opened her eyes — and she learned mostly about where she can go to college.
Denise Young, Trigg County’s college and career counselor, said Thursday was all about exposing students — young and old — to a number of career and collegiate opportunities that are more than attainable once they walk the graduation stage.
And the students, she said, came in ready and prepared to learn about their future.
Young also noted that Thursday offered a really important advantage to Trigg County’s learners.
Young said the district starts introducing careers by third grade, and that the goal is to slowly expand on that hope and curiosity — so by the time children are in high school, they are ready to tackle a technical, career or collegian path.
Students and families, she added, should expect for this learning style to continue on campus, and a family meeting for HOPFAME — Hopkinsville Community College’s popular vocational angle — is planned for 5 PM Tuesday, October 21, in the Trigg County High School Little Theatre.
