October 24th, 2022
Macks Creek hosted their 1st Annual Career Fair today. This career fair focused on helping bring together community resources around Macks Creek and Camdenton. We were proud to open up this opportunity to explore a multitude of career options to our students this school year. The career fair hosted a number of local employers such as; Oak Star Bank, Walmart, Big Thunder Marine and Lake Regional Health System. We had the following colleges and technical schools attending; State Fair Community College, Central Methodist, Southwest Baptist, Lake Career and Technical Center, Ozarks Technical Community College and Capital Academy. We also had military recruiters from the Army and National Guard. As well as our Mid County Fire Department, Camden County Sheriff's Department and Missouri State Corrections. This is our first big Career Fair since Covid and we are so proud to start a new annual tradition that will only grow each year in size with the focus on helping our students explore career options to achieve their life goals.
Students learning about the ARMY National Gaurd.
From Left to Right
SGT. Baxter, Joe, Jose and Aidyn doing a pushup contest to earn a prize and see how many they can do.
Ashlee working on the Scavenger Hunt at the Wal-Mart table.
Students learning about Camden County Sheriffs, Southwest Baptist University and State Fair Community College.
Group of students speaking with the representative from Ozark Technical Community College.
Students learning about the Electrical Distribution Systems Program, Mechatronics and Heating & Air Conditioning with Ozark Technical Community Colleges
Manager from Wal-Mart named Laurie who graduated in 1981 who came out to help our students find job opportunities.
Mid County Fire Department speaking with our students about opportunities to become EMT and Fire Fighters. Mid County now waives the $500 fee to become an EMT and offers a two internship in becoming a fire-fighter. Great Opportunities everywhere.
Students speaking with the representative from Capital Academy about the different job opportunities Capital has to offer. Based in Linn Creek.
Students learning about the different degree fields Central Methodist University has to offer.
Big Thunder Marine from Osage Beach came out to teach our students about the different career opportunities in the industry of Boating.
Freshman students learn about our Dual Credit program with State Fair Community College because it is offered starting the summer before Sophomore year and is a huge leap forward for many of our students who want to start taking college classes early and graduate with their Associates Degree at the same time as their High School dIploma.
Students got to also learn about the career opportunities with the Camden County Sheriffs Department. From career opportunites in records, dispatch, corrections and sworn officers.
We are so thankful for everyone who was a part of our Career Fair this year. After speaking with multiple students about the event, they now have a broader idea of different opportunities that are out there in the world.
If you know of a great employer or career field that you would like to see at Macks Creeks next Career Fair, please reach out to our school counselor Mr. Jones at ajones@mackscreekpirates.org.