On Wednesday, February 24th, the 25th annual Santa Paula High School College and Career fair was held in the McMahon Gym. Over 30 colleges and businesses attended, setting up informational booths and helping our students get an idea of the possibilities available in the "real world" after graduation.Participants featured many local colleges and employers including:
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- CSU Northridge
- CSU Channel Islands
- Marines
- Army
- Navy
- Santa Paula Fire Department
- Santa Paula Police Department
- California Highway Patrol
- National Park Service
- Santa Barbara Business College
Over 500 students turned out for the event, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One student stated that the fair was "very diverse, not only promoting higher education, but careers." Another student enjoyed the fair, but would have liked to see more colleges, stating that "I think it's good, but it is mainly business. I am looking for something towards education." Teachers attending the fair were also impressed. Mr. Kadansky said the fair "was a great opportunity to see the future."
Glenda Learn, whose herculean efforts have made the College and Career fair increasingly more successful over the years, felt that this year's fair was a great success and that a "good time was had by all".As Nick Bacigalupo representing the Santa Paula Fire Department said, "Step into your future! Work hard and you'll make it!"
Thanks to Charlee B. who took the photos for this post and interviewed participants at the fair!
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