Career Exploration Highlights November Events Inspiring Future Career Paths

12/10/2024

MVCTC Career Exploration Coordinator, Mr. Todd Engel, and MVCTC student ambassadors recently led several impactful events across the Miami Valley, inspiring students to explore career-technical education (CTE) opportunities. These events engaged middle and high school students with hands-on experiences and insightful demonstrations of professional skills, fostering excitement and curiosity about potential career paths.

Carlisle Career Exploration Fair & Post-Secondary Options

On Wednesday, November 20, MVCTC students took center stage at the Carlisle Career Exploration Fair & Post-Secondary Options event. Engaging students in grades 7-12, the event emphasized the importance of career exploration through interactive activities and personal testimonials.

MVCTC ambassadors Kaiden Click (Agriculture & Livestock Production / Carlisle) and Genevieve Miller (Aviation Maintenance Technician / Carlisle) showcased their programs through hands-on demonstrations, they brought career-technical programs to life, inspiring students to consider CTE as a pathway to success.

Preble County Career & College Fair at National Trail High School

On Friday, November 22, the Preble County Career & College Fair welcomed 11th and 12th-grade students to explore career pathways alongside MVCTC ambassadors and industry professionals. Hosted by the National Trail MVCTC FFA, the event offered interactive experiences highlighting diverse fields.

MVCTC ambassadors included:

  • Lucas Sabin (Construction Carpentry / Northmont)
  • Taylan Horrigan (Electrical Trades / Preble-Shawnee) 
  • Caroline Klawon (Firefighter / Eaton) 
  • Jacob Balcom (Medical Lab Assisting / Brookville) 
  • Easton Ensor (Robotics & Automation / Carlisle) 

Each student shared their passion for their respective fields, providing practical demonstrations and fostering connections between peers and professionals in local industries.

Miamisburg 7th Grade Career Expedition Day

On Monday, November 25, MVCTC partnered with Miamisburg City Schools for the 7th Grade Career Expedition Day at Camp Chautauqua. The event immersed students in career exploration through collaborative demonstrations from industry professionals and MVCTC ambassadors.

MVCTC student participants included:

  • Ellie Tousignaut (Biotechnology / Preble-Shawnee) 
  • Shakira Denlinger (Cosmetology / Arcanum-Butler) 
  • Cora Middleton (Cosmetology / Miamisburg) 
  • Zackary Miller (Pre-Engineering / Preble-Shawnee) 
  • Echoe Grisez (Robotics & Automation / Versailles)
  • Shayla Griggs (Pre-Nursing / West Carrollton) 
  • Wesley Osborne (Criminal Justice / Tri-Village) 
  • Abigail Dodge (Firefighter / Huber Heights)