JobSpark Kicks Off in Northern Indiana
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowJunior Achievement of Northern Indiana is kicking off its two-day JobSpark event in Auburn today. The organization says more than 4,000 middle and high school students from Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange and Noble counties will learn about various career paths from more than 50 local businesses.
As part of the event, which is taking place at the J. Kruse Education Center, students will hear about careers in eight industry clusters through live demonstrations, hands-on activities and conversations with industry experts. They will also learn about the skills needed for in-demand jobs when they graduate.
“It’s imperative that we provide students the tools and resources they need to succeed, and this hands-on, real-world experience educates them on the skills they need today for the jobs of tomorrow,” said Mike Kamphues, executive director of banking for JPMorgan Chase, one of the participating businesses.
The industry clusters represented at the event include advanced manufacturing, engineering & logistics; agriculture, food & natural resources; architecture, engineering & construction; business, finance & marketing; government, law & public service; health & life sciences; hospitality, tourism & arts; and information technology.
Junior Achievement says the goal of the event is to give students a better understanding of the courses they need to take, a track for post-secondary learning, and a clear career pathway that aligns with their interests.
You can view the list of participating businesses below and you can learn more about the event by clicking here.