Valley PK-8 in Fayette County empowers students by hosting career fair
SMITHERS, WV (WVNS) – Students at Valley PK-8 in Smithers got a glimpse into their future on Tuesday morning, May 13th, 2025.
The school hosted a career fair featuring a whole host of different businesses and careers.
The career fair featured appearances from local colleges, businesses, and special guests, including 59News Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater.
'When we had COVID, of course we couldn't do anything during COVID times just because of social distancing and that type of things. Now that we're kind of over that, it's nice to get back into doing these things.'
Valley PK-8 School Counselor Lesle Wickline
Of course, the career fair did not stop indoors. The kids took a trip outside in order to check out different emergency response vehicles.
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From a Montgomery Fire Truck to a full SWAT car, the school had it all.
59News the chance to speak with several students who said it was a special day for everyone involved.
'I think it's a good event for younger kids, especially in the low grades in elementary school, so they can have an idea of what they want to do when they grow up.'
Student Craven Austin
'To give them ideas and let them know there's lots of different options, especially in a small community like this. This is very neat and very nice for the kids.'
Student Maleeah Gregory
Many of these students were getting ready to move on to high school with their futures wide open.
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Teacher Noah Sparks said he is always humbled by events like this and is excited for the future of his own students.
'A lot of these students I've known since they've been in kindergarten, and they've come up all the way through 8th grade and now they're 8th graders. Getting to see them mature and explore the possibilities that aren't too far off in their future is really meaningful to me.'
Math Teacher Noah Sparks
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