563 9th grade students attended 30 local companies participated 80 business individuals attended The event featured multiple organizations from each of the seven College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) areas in booths with displays, hands-on demonstrations, and industry professionals to answer questions. Career exploration events, where students interact with industry professionals, is an important part… Read More
Illuminate Career Pathways- City of Aurora Career Expo
1,262 - 9th grade students from East Aurora, West Aurora, Batavia and Kaneland High Schools had a career development experience with industry professionals in one of the 7 CCPE areas 67 - unique businesses or community organizations from the area Aurora sent industry professionals to engage with students 174 - total industry professionals were on… Read More
JA-Middle School Career Day
During the Career Day, 8th graders rotated through 4 industry professional presentations that aligned to the student's career interest inventory results. Twenty-three industry professionals shared about their career pathway including hands on demonstrations, industry displays of real-world tools and equipment, “day in the life of” information, training and education needed in the field, opportunities and… Read More
2026 Graphics Student of the Year
Five teams presented their design response for 10 minutes, answered industry professional questions for 5 minutes and received feedback. Industry professionals also reviewed all student personal portfolios during a gallery walk. Industry partners supporting this event included: freelance designers Jessi Scurte and Josh Wilson, high school program alum and previous winners Sarah Anderson, Jessica Zambo,… Read More