LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Sixth graders from Lima Catholic elementary schools are getting a head start on exploring potential careers.
From firefighters and chiropractors to welders, professionals shared what it took to enter their fields and what they enjoy most about their work.
As part of Positive Addiction Week, students from St. Rose, St. Charles, and St. Gerard schools rotated through career stations where they learned about various professions from local experts. From firefighters and chiropractors to welders, professionals shared what it took to enter their fields and what they enjoy most about their work. Though the students are still in sixth grade, the career fair offered a chance to discover paths they may not have considered.
“It's kind of broken down. It's not talking over their heads. It's broken down in a way that they can kind of go ‘Is this a career for me? Is this part of what I'm really interested in?’ And sometimes the kids don't even know they're interested in it. So for instance, we have the pipe fitters here, and the kids are doing some mock welding. And for a lot of the kids, when I get their feedback on their evaluations of the Career Day speakers, they really like it like I've never thought about welding, but now I'm really thinking about maybe pursuing a career in welding,” said Kelly Huffman, social worker at St. Gerard Catholic School.
Positive Addiction Week will conclude Friday with the annual Positive Addiction Run at St. Charles Catholic School.
