Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes to host 20th annual career futures expo

St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes are again teaming up to sponsor the 20th Annual Career Futures Expo. The event is set for Wednesday, October 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the campus of Northwest High School.
“The primary concern of our Chambers of Commerce, St. Landry and Evangeline Career and Technical Education Programs, and the St. Landry and Evangeline Parish School Boards is creating a well-trained workforce,” said SEAMS Supervisor Therese Ellender. “This is the key to successful business and industry inducement and employee retention.”
“The Fall Career Futures Expo 2017 is designed to help tenth grade students identify and explore career interests that provide them the opportunity to interact with professionals looking to the future and Future Careers,” Ellender continued. “Each booth participant is encouraged to host an interactive demonstration of career/professional activities that they provide as part of their services. This allows the students to have a hands-on experience.”
Areas of business will be the following: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio-Video Technology, and Communication; Business, Management, and Administration; Education and Training; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales, and Service; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.
“A 7’ x 10’ draped booth space, including a skirted table, two chairs and 110-amp electrical service is provided to each participant at no charge,” Ellender added. “Although this is not a trade show, trinkets and handouts are allowed; however, candy is discouraged due to food allergies. The focus is choosing a career in a specific field of interest therefore printed career information is encouraged to share with the students.”
Those people who are wanting more information can contact Therese Ellender at 948-3657 extension 10242, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.