Three Upcoming Career Fairs (Central Chapter Area)

Fairfield Middle School is having a career fair on Thursday, Feb. 5th, 2009 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. and we would like to extend an invitation to you. Please share with other interested business partners as well.Please direct RSVP's and questions to Xyreese Trapp at the school: 803-635-9108 ext 20212 or Xtrapp@fairfield.k12.sc.us

Eau Claire High School is planning a Career/College Expo Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (includes luncheon). We would like to give our students an advantage by giving them exposure to the various vocational opportunities available in our society. Contact: Stefanie Harrison (803)735-7600 ext. 2518 or Sharrison@richlandone.org.

Carolina Springs Middle School on Platt Springs Road in Lexington would like to invite you to be a presenter at their Career Day on March 12, 2009, 7:50 -10:30 a.m. There will be one session for each grade. You can expect approximately 220 students to attend each session with a total of three sessions. Contact: Anedra Kelson, School Counselor, 803.821.4909.

Swansea High School Career Fair: January 22, 2009

We invite you to participate in Swansea High School's Career Fair on January 22, 2009.

A significant number of our students are interested in careers in this field. Our business courses are favorite among many of our students. We would love to have representatives from your field!!

If you're interested, please contact me to request a registration form.

Chandler Atkins, GCDF
Guidance Counselor/Career Specialist
Swansea High School
500 East First Street
Swansea, SC 29160
803-568-1100
803-568-1117 (Fax)

Lexington Two District Wide 7th Grade Career Fair

• What: Lexington Two District Wide 7th Grade Career Fair
• When: November 21, 2008, 8:00 am-12:30 pm (breakfast and lunch provided)
• Where: Granby Education Center (1407 Dunbar Road, Cayce, 29033)
• Why: Because our students need the exposure to various careers to help them see their potential!
• Did you know? South Carolina middle school students are now required to select a career cluster prior to high school. 7th and 8th graders participate in these career fairs to determine which cluster they will choose and take relevant classes in high school. The CPA profession cross sects the Business/Management/Administration and Finance Clusters. Outreach to middle school students is now more important than ever to encourage them to consider careers in accounting and as a CPA. LEARN MORE

Please let me know as soon as possible concerning your participation.

Sincerely,
Tracey Hartley
Granby Education Center
Lexington School District Two
traceyott@lex2.org

Three Opportunities in Lexington County!

1. Sandhills Middle School is having a Parent University on November 20, 2008 from 6-7:30 p.m. This is a resource night for parents and students in grades 6-8. We would like to have a speaker from each cluster of study that our high school offers. The sessions require a 25 minute presentation with a total of 3 session with 20 attendees in each one. If you are available please e-mail me or call me at 926-1890 ext. 207. Thank you!


Latoya Williams
Lexington District 4
lwilliams@lexington4.net

2. BCHS is hosting the Region II DECA competition. We are in need of 11 judges who would be willing to volunteer their time on Thursday, December 4 somewhere around 4-7. If you would be interested in helping our students out please email dmanos@lex2.org or call me at 739-4132. We have all different categories ranging from accounting to hospitality and tourism.


3. Accounting class at Pelion High School requests a guest speaker. This class meets Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Kate Lang
Career Specialist
Lexington School District One
(803) 821-3062: Mon/Tues
(803) 821-2212: Wed/Thurs/Fri
klang@lexington1.net