13-03-2025
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School hosts Career Exploration Extravaganza
BUCKHANNON, (WBOY) — Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School students got a glimpse into their futures during the Career Exploration Extravaganza, an event designed to help students explore potential career paths.
While most middle school students are unsure of their future career plans, events like this provide valuable insights into different professions. Organized by the school's career class, the event featured more than 30 local businesses and organizations, each setting up booths to explain their respective industries and career opportunities.
'We want to give these kids lots of different options so they can start thinking about their paths and getting the education they need to pursue their goals,' said Samantha Leput, Principal of Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School. 'Whether they're interested in the military, technical education, college, or going straight into the workforce, we want to prepare them as best as we can. At this stage, they may not know what they want to do, but we're here to help guide them.'
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Among the vendors at the event were local law enforcement, homeland security, NASA, a locksmith, and WBOY 12 News, offering students a broad range of career possibilities to consider.
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