Young student participating in virtual class on laptop – Courtesy: Florida Virtual School
The inaugural Student Career Fair and Expo at Florida Virtual School (FLVS) drew over 375 students and numerous industry professionals from across the state on February 29. Students got the chance to attend presentations and network with experts from throughout the state during the multi-hour online event.
Students met and heard from professionals in the industry from 14 different businesses and organizations during the virtual career fair. These included:
- Tampa General Hospital
- Lockheed Martin
- Rocket Drones
- Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)
- Orange County Fire Rescue
- Ralph Taylor’s Nurseries
- SeaWorld Orlando
- The Blue Collar Recruiter
Among the subjects covered in the presentation were:
- “How to Make a Six-Figure Career”
- Technical and non-technical career paths from an engineer and operations manager perspective, including careers paths that do and do not require a college degree
- Small business and tabletop industry opportunities
“Our first-ever virtual student career fair demonstrates our commitment to preparing students for the workforce and beyond, ensuring they have the technical and soft skills to succeed in the Florida job market,” said Kaleigh McCoy, assistant principal of Florida Virtual High School and Career Fair organizer. “This is yet another example of the importance of providing career and technical education opportunities to our students, including real-world learning experiences that empower them to navigate an ever-changing workforce landscape.”
The FLVS Career Fair and Expo was a great success, which emphasizes how important it is to use technology to make opportunities accessible to students. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is dedicated to enabling the upcoming generation of leaders to follow their passions and realize their full potential by embracing innovation and utilizing the power of virtual platforms.
Families can visit the school alternatives page to find out more information about FLVS. Families can also explore enrollment options for the 2024–25 school year with FLVS Full Time Public School (registration begins June 3), or enroll now with FLVS Flex (individual courses).
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