Blount County schools held their 20th Career Day at Heritage High School March 5, 2010. Representatives from more than 50 career paths attended and set up booths.

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Students talk to someone in the hair styling business.

A representative from DENSO talks to students.

A representative from DENSO talks to students.

Eighth graders from Heritage, Union Grove, Carpenters and Eagleton middle schools and Maryville Christian School participated in the event.

Career Day gave students an opportunity to interact with professionals from all walks of life in private industry as well as from government, military and nonprofit fields. Students were required to fill out a form on several careers by asking the representative questions such as level of education needed, types of additional training required and expected entry level salaries. The students were also able to ask their own questions, which hopefully gave them some idea about the career to evaluate it for their own interest.

In addition, Heritage High School seniors also set up booths to encourage students in construction and agriculture.

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Heritage High School seniors watch as an eighth grader hammers a nail.

Heritage High School senior Johnna Davis shows off Maggie the calf.

Heritage High School senior Johnna Davis shows off Maggie the calf.

 

William Blount High School Ninth Grade Academy Assistant Principal Cassandra Dowd waits to greet students.

William Blount High School Ninth Grade Academy Assistant Principal Cassandra Dowd waits to greet students.

It was a great opportunity for BEI to encourage students to stay in school and pursue their dreams.

Blount Education Initiative Director Bonny Millard has the opportunity to talk to students about BEI and about the importance of staying in high school.

Blount Education Initiative Director Bonny Millard has the opportunity to talk to students about BEI and about the importance of staying in high school.

The school system is always looking to expand their offerings so if your company would be interested in participating next year, call Jane Morton, supervisor of grades 6-12, at 984.1212.