Because of the storm, the annual Logan County Career Expo was moved from ILHS to Bellefontaine High School for this year.
However, several ILHS junior students were still able to participate. Students who signed up were able to talked with dozens of local businesses who are hiring for either summer employment or more skilled work in the future. The number of businesses participating in this year's event was smaller than normal, as most of the Indian Lake area businesses scheduled to be there were not able to participate.
The Local County Chamber of Commerce estimates right now within a 20 mile radius of Bellefontaine there are more than 2,000 available jobs and many are appropriate for this age group. That number grows to nearly 5,000 positions if you go 30-miles.
The Expo is an outcome of the Logan County Collaborative. It is coordinated by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center in partnership with Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Logan County Job and Family Services, local school administrators and committee members from local businesses.
UPDATE: This event has been moved from Indian Lake High School to Bellefontaine City Schools.
ILHS College and Career Readiness students got a preview of the upcoming Logan County Career Expo recently. Karen Sorreles from the Midwest Regional ESC and Taylor Allison from Mary Rutan Health talked to the young people about what to expect that day when nearly 100 local businesses will be at ILHS.
They said right now within a 20 mile radius of Bellefontaine there are more than 2,000 available jobs and many are appropriate for this age group. That number grows to nearly 5,000 positions if you go 30-miles.
Sorreles says, "This is really a time when you can decide and find what's best for you!" During the Expo, students will be able to talk with employers from all kinds of local industries to get information, apply for a job and even conduct on-the-spot interviews.
This Expo is an outcome of the Logan County Collaborative. It is coordinated by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center in partnership with Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Logan County Job and Family Services, local school administrators and committee members from local businesses. For more information, please contact Karen Sorreles at the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, 599-5195 ext. 5506 or Lydia Hess at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce 937-599-5121.
High school is not only a stepping stone to employment, enlistment, or enrollment, but a time when teens have the opportunity to explore what interests them. The “3 E” initiative strives to create opportunities for students to have a solid grasp when they graduate if they intend to be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled. Finding the “E” that fits their goals and passion is an important step. A successful future is fueled by Career exploration in high school. Area high school students have been invited to participate in the 8th Annual Logan County Career Expo on Thursday, March 21st hosted by Indian Lake High School. This educational opportunity will be attended by many juniors and seniors from Bellefontaine City, Benjamin Logan Local, Indian Lake Local, Kenton City, Ridgemont Local, Riverside Local, & Upper Scioto Valley Schools. Representatives from dozens of local businesses, industries, & the military will be showcasing what opportunities they have to offer.
Each school will attend the Expo during a prearranged time block. During the Expo, students will have the opportunity to interact and interview with representatives with many different career opportunities available now and in the future. Onsite students interested in the military will be provided the opportunity to speak with recruiters. This Expo is an outcome of the Logan County Collaborative. It is coordinated by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center in partnership with Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Logan County Job and Family Services, local school administrators and committee members from local businesses. For more information, please contact Karen Sorreles at the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, 599-5195 ext. 5506 or Lydia Hess at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce 937-599-5121.
Indian Lake High School senior Aubrey Johnson is making inroads for her future.
She applied for jobs, interviewed with potential employers and even signed up to receive emails when Honda of America Manufacturing has any openings during the Third Annual Logan County Career Expo held at Indian Lake High School Friday.
“I’m thinking about going into production right away, like Honda through Adecco, so I can make good money, rise up and go on and get my degree,” Johnson said.
Johnson was just one of nearly a thousand local students who took part in the Expo, sponsored by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center and the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce. Juniors and seniors from Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, Riverside and West Liberty-Salem High Schools, along with Indian Lake, got the chance to meet with representatives from 55 local companies that are looking to hire.
The Expo kicked off with a panel of experts on unmanned vehicles detailing jobs of the future in the US 33 corridor. Then students were able to talk with workforce representatives in the main gym and auxiliary gym, plus interview for positions in another conference room.
MRESC Youth Development Liaison Karen Sorreles says in the event’s third year, organizers made a few changes to help students and businesses more easily connect.
“We categorized them this year where one was STEM, one had business and entrepreneurship, and the other was health and human services. We encouraged the students, even if they know the career they want to go into, to visit all the areas.”
Students were even able to try out equipment like the Bellefontaine Police Department’s impaired driving goggles and a table top injection molding machine at the World Class Plastics display.
Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Daily Operations Erin Henry says more than 700 jobs are available in Logan County right now.
“They range anywhere from food service, to retail, to industry, to even college degreed positions. An event like this helps fill all those voids. It may not be immediate employment, but it builds relationships and connections and introduces students to everything we have here in Logan County.”
Meantime, Johnson is eager to enter the world of work for one of these employers.
“I could start in April. I hope I have options to choose from.”
Photo 1: Dave Weisniewski from World Class Plastics helps ILHS Senior Sam Roach work with the tabletop injection molding machine.
Photo 2: ILHS Seniors Darrian Dorsey and Aubrey Johnson sign up for employment
emails from Honda with help from Michelle Stout from the Honda East Liberty plant.
Photo 3: The Third Annual Logan County Career Expo in the main gym at ILHS.
Photo 4: ILHS Senior Aubrey Johnson interviews with a local business at the Logan County Career Expo.
Indian Lake High School senior Aubrey Johnson is making inroads for her future.
She applied for jobs, interviewed with potential employers and even signed up to receive emails when Honda of America Manufacturing has any openings during the Third Annual Logan County Career Expo held at Indian Lake High School Friday.
“I’m thinking about going into production right away, like Honda through Adecco, so I can make good money, rise up and go on and get my degree,” Johnson said.
Johnson was just one of nearly a thousand local students who took part in the Expo, sponsored by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center and the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce. Juniors and seniors from Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, Riverside and West Liberty-Salem High Schools, along with Indian Lake, got the chance to meet with representatives from 55 local companies that are looking to hire.
The Expo kicked off with a panel of experts on unmanned vehicles detailing jobs of the future in the US 33 corridor. Then students were able to talk with workforce representatives in the main gym and auxiliary gym, plus interview for positions in another conference room.
MRESC Youth Development Liaison Karen Sorreles says in the event’s third year, organizers made a few changes to help students and businesses more easily connect.
“We categorized them this year where one was STEM, one had business and entrepreneurship, and the other was health and human services. We encouraged the students, even if they know the career they want to go into, to visit all the areas.”
Students were even able to try out equipment like the Bellefontaine Police Department’s impaired driving goggles and a table top injection molding machine at the World Class Plastics display.
Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Daily Operations Erin Henry says more than 700 jobs are available in Logan County right now.
“They range anywhere from food service, to retail, to industry, to even college degreed positions. An event like this helps fill all those voids. It may not be immediate employment, but it builds relationships and connections and introduces students to everything we have here in Logan County.”
Meantime, Johnson is eager to enter the world of work for one of these employers.
“I could start in April. I hope I have options to choose from.”
Photo 1: Dave Weisniewski from World Class Plastics helps ILHS Senior Sam Roach work with the tabletop injection molding machine.
Photo 2: ILHS Seniors Darrian Dorsey and Aubrey Johnson sign up for employment
emails from Honda with help from Michelle Stout from the Honda East Liberty plant.
Photo 3: The Third Annual Logan County Career Expo in the main gym at ILHS.
Photo 4: ILHS Senior Aubrey Johnson interviews with a local business at the Logan County Career Expo.