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Senior and freshman students
from Lincoln Community High School attended a Workforce Readiness Expo on
Wednesday to learn how to explore career opportunities, prepare for
interviews and maintain positions once obtained. The event was a
partnership between the school, Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of
Commerce, and local businesses and public service departments,
according to Bret Hitchings, LCHS vice principal, and chamber director Andi Hake.
Reporting and pictures by
Marla Blair |
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Donna Boyd, president of the chamber of
commerce, welcomed Lincoln Community High School students to the
business expo on Wednesday at Lincoln Center on the Lincoln College
campus. According to Bret Hitchings, LCHS vice principal, 440 freshmen
and seniors participated in the event. |
Josh Anderson,
admissions counselor at Lincoln College, answered questions for
interested students who stopped at his display table. Anderson said
several students already registered to attend Lincoln College next
school year came by to tell him of their choice. |
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Law enforcement is a
fascinating career choice for a lot of students. Officer Jake Kitner
offered information about the Lincoln Police Department to
interested male and female students at the business expo.
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LCHS freshmen attending a breakout session at
the Lincoln Park District were given suggestions for exploring their
choices in "Navigating Your Path," presented by Scot May and Ralph Dinges from Eaton Corp. The company was given high marks by
organizers for its enthusiasm and willingness to assist with the
business expo for LCHS students. |
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