HOULTON, Maine — The Army National Guard and Region Two School of Applied Technology sponsored a College and Career Fair on Friday, Nov 8.
Thanks to many contributing businesses, college representatives and the armed services, who volunteered their time to attend, the event was a huge success, according to Rachael Upton, program coordinator.
“By sharing their expertise and resources to area sophomore, junior and senior students, it allowed time for students to learn more about opportunities available to them for their future,” Upton said. “It was held at the Army National Guard building which provided for plenty of space for students and vendors to gather.”
Wireless Construction of Standish representatives Charlie Justice, left, and Nick Cates wait for students to approach at the College and Career Fair event Nov. 8 at the Houlton Armory.
(Courtesy of Rachael Upton)
This year’s event featured 44 vendors from around the state and also western New Brunswick. Students from seven area schools attended the career fair. Students were able to have hands-on experiences with several presentations and engaged in one-on-one conversations with the representatives from each entity.
Students who asked questions were able to put their names into a drawing for gift cards.
“It was a great day and the businesses and colleges were impressed with the level of conversations students had with them,” Upton said. “A huge thank you goes out to all the people who attended and helped. We will look forward to next year’s College/Career Fair.”
Region Two Welding Instructor Dick Mitchell, back to, talks with Julie Weeks from Craig Manufacturing out of Hartland, New Brunswick at the College and Career Fair event Nov. 8.
(Courtesy of Rachael Upton)
