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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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Summary

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 from the biopharma and other sectors, and offered students opportunities for mock job interviews and information about internships and apprenticeships that can continue into high school. The district highlighted Novo Nordisk as one of the participating companies and said organizers work closely with Johnston Community College.

Students interviewed on site named a range of career interests — from medical surgeon to astronaut to agricultural work — and organizers framed the fair as a way to let students picture themselves in local industries when planning education and training paths.

No data on longer‑term placement, internship matches or employer commitments beyond the event were provided in the district presentation.