High school students from Lincoln and Jackson Parish had the chance to network and explore future career and educational opportunities during the College and Career Fair hosted at Louisiana Tech University. The event brought together representatives from local businesses, colleges, and vocational institutions, offering students a glimpse into the wide range of paths available after graduation.
Juniors and seniors from schools across Lincoln Parish attended the college and career fair, engaging with professionals from different industries and educational programs to better understand their post-graduation options. Whether interested in pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, students had the opportunity to ask questions, gather information and gain insight into their future. Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Megan Fair explained how the fair benefits students in the area.
“It gives the students of Lincoln parish exposure to not only Louisiana Tech, but other 4-year institutions, technical, 2-year options, branches of service and companies in the parish,” Fair said. “It gives our more rural area students a chance to see what opportunities are out there outside of our local universities.”
The Louisiana Tech student center was lined with tables, featuring informational booths each showcasing college programs, local businesses, military service opportunities, and other post-graduation options.
Students moved from booth to booth, speaking to local educators and business professionals about their future plans and careers. Ruston High School Senior, Masey Ingram described how the college and career fair helped her to learn more about how to pursue her goals.
“I attended the college and career fair tonight at Tech to help me make a more informed choice of where I want to continue my education. This event helped me learn more about the universities that I have interest in and also taught me more about the application process, which is very beneficial as a senior this year,” Ingram said. “My future educational goals are to further my education at a college after high school. I am currently undecided on what major I want to partake in. But going to events like the college and career fair really helps me as I look more into the majors that each college provides. I am sure that I will find the right fit for me.”
The fair featured booths from Louisiana Tech University’s many colleges, including their College of Liberal Arts, College of Engineering and Science, College of Applied and Natural Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education and Human Sciences. Other booths included several other universities and community colleges, as well as branches of military and companies with job opportunities.
College and career fairs like these provide soon-to-be graduates with valuable information on future educational paths, jobs, and career options. Juniors and seniors are able to network with professionals and potential employers to get a better understanding of the opportunities available in their community.
Whether considering college, vocational training, or entering the workforce directly, students benefit from exposure to a range of possibilities they may not have previously considered. Overall, it is important for students to attend these fairs because they provide a foundation to help students transition from high school to the next part of their life with knowledge and purpose.
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