CRMS Career Day 2013

Posted on February 3rd, 2013 by Thomas Kennedy

CRMS Career Day 2013

On Friday morning I stopped by Crystal River Middle School to attend the school’s annual Career Day for the CRMS 8th graders. CRMS has successfully hosted this event for many years. I remember my wife (who is a former “Bear Cat” teacher) being a part it 20 years ago.

This important student activity gives students an opportunity to begin their exploration of high school class options as they begin to transition and prepare for their high school years and subsequent Careers.

Students spent approximately eight to ten minutes learning from individuals in the careers of EMS & Paramedic; Commercial Driving; Coast Guard; Medical; Print & Photo Journalism; Naval Science; CSI & Forensics; Wild Life Officer; Pharmacy; Law; Business CEO; and Banking Administration. These professionals talked to the students about what type of skills, education and knowledge they would need to become eligible for working in the specific area that they were interested in. The students were also given the opportunity of trying out some of the tools that they might use if they were to join those work fields.

I so much appreciate the businesses and companies that gave up of their time and tools, and provided their staff to spend this important event with our students. It is these experiences that often encourage and motivate middles students as they begin their challenging high school years.

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