March 25, 2025—One way Kell High School is preparing students for success beyond the classroom is by expanding students’ access to opportunities in the community.
The school’s recent Millie Threeton World of Work Career Fair brought together students and professionals from diverse industries, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore career paths, ask questions, and make valuable connections. With a variety of local businesses showcasing real-world opportunities, the Career Fair helped students gain insights into current jobs available to them while also making plans for their future careers.
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Making Connections
The Kell Career Fair was designed to introduce students to a broad range of career options and connect them with local businesses and organizations. These businesses set up booths to promote their industries, share career opportunities, and explain the qualifications needed to succeed in their fields. The fair created an interactive space where students could engage directly with industry professionals, ask questions, and learn more about potential career paths.
“It brings our entire community together and gives our students a glimpse of all the different careers,” explained Kell Principal Dr. Peter Giles. “Many of our students will come out of this day with a job.”
According to Kell’s principal, the event is one of the most valued events offered to students during the school day. Students and community members agree, always sharing positive feedback about their experiences.
Diverse Opportunities
The career fair featured a variety of local businesses and organizations representing numerous industries.
During 45-minute intervals, Kell’s 1,600 students rotated through the gym to visit the booths that interested them the most. The fair was organized by industry clusters, helping students focus on areas that sparked their interest. They were encouraged to interact with vendors, learn about career paths, and understand the qualifications and experiences required for success in each field.
Whereas job interviews can be stressful, the school career provided a relaxed setting where students laughed and chatted comfortably with future employers.
“It exposes you to a lot of different opportunities and paths you can go after high school or during high school. A lot of kids think the only path is college, where you could be starting a job, becoming a manager, going to cosmetology school, or going into the military. There’s a lot of options out there for you. I feel like school tries to expose us as much as they can, but the career fair is a place that can expose you to a lot more,” Kell student Boston said.
