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Johnston County eighth-graders explore careers at JoCo Works career fair
Summary
About 3,500 eighth-graders visited the JoCo Works career expo to test hands-on exhibits and meet local employers, with district leaders and teachers highlighting links to CTE pathways, internships and later postsecondary placement.
Eighth-graders from across Johnston County spent two days at the JoCo Works career fair exploring hands-on exhibits, meeting employers and trying out mock job interviews as district leaders highlighted the event’s role in career and technical education pathways.
The event brought students face-to-face with local companies such as Novo Nordisk and included activities designed to expose young people to a range of careers. An on-site narrator described…
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