SUNDRE – It’s never too early to plan for the future.
The Sundre and District Chamber of Commerce recently partnered up with two career fair organizations – Career Assistance Network and Careers: The Next Generation – to host the Career and Hiring Fair on Wednesday, April 9 at the Sundre High School.
“We aimed to provide more career opportunities this year for the kids rather than a summer student job fair,” said Sarah Kennedy, chamber president.
Last year’s job fair only had about a dozen participating businesses as well as organizations including non-profit groups, but there were nearly 50 this time around. While 49 had signed up, 47 ended up being able to attend, said Kennedy.
Among the many adolescents who made the rounds was River Valley School Grade 8 student Wyatt Duke, who after initially dropping by right after class returned later that afternoon with his mom Lindsay to speak with Sgt. Nicholas Holt, a recruiter for the entirely volunteer Canadian Armed Forces who offered some insights into the expectations – and perks – of enlisting as a reservist.
Although Duke, 13, is not yet of age to serve, he said signing up has been on his mind for the better part of the past year and he wanted a greater understanding about the commitment involved.
He among other benefits of serving heard that should he proceed to sign up once he can, which would require a mandatory weekly trip to either Red Deer or Calgary as well as optional weekends, passing basic training would earn him high school credits.
