Friday Morning Career Fair at JLJ

Posted on 2023-12-15 08:00:00 +0000 UTC

Corporal Rebecca Munro with the Indigenous unit of the RCMP explains to a few JL Jackson girls some challenges she faces in her job.

Dozens of Grade 10 JL Jackson students were able to learn different jobs in a mini career fair in the school’s library.

The students were able to talk with people from Interior Health, Roots & Blues, RCMP, the University of Victoria, the Salmon Arm Fire Department and an investment specialist.

JLJ’s Noah Mora talks with Interior Health Recruiter Sarah Lauman about potential trade-based careers within health care.

This is only a taste of what SD83 students can expect when it comes to a career fairs in our area. SD83, the Neskonlith Indian Band, Work BC and Okanagan College are working on a large youth job/career fair to take place on Tuesday April 9th at Salmon Arm Secondary. More details of this event will be released in the new year.

Salmon Arm Firefighter Tyler Stevenson explains to Sorrento resident and Grade 10 student Toryn Baginski firefighting options outside of the City of Salmon Arm.

If you have any events or ideas related to careers that you would like to share, please contact SD83 Career Education Coordinator George Richard at 778-824-1188 either by text or phone or email grichard@sd83.bc.ca.

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