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JoCo Works career fair draws about 3,500 eighth‑graders, links students to local employers

Johnston County Public Schools · November 11, 2025
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JoCo Works, a two‑day career fair for Johnston County eighth‑graders, brought roughly 3,500 students together with employers such as Novo Nordisk and partners including Johnston Community College to explore careers, practice mock interviews and learn about apprenticeships and internships.

A two‑day JoCo Works career fair introduced about 3,500 Johnston County eighth‑graders to local employers, industry pathways and postsecondary partners, the district said.

Organizers and school officials said the event included employers…

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