Students inspired by Career Coaching presentations

Music students hear from presenters at Holy Trinity Catholic High School’s Career Coaching event on March 4.

Leah Bauer

Advocate Correspondent

Holy Trinity High School hosted a Career Coaching event for Grade 9 and 10 students on March 4.

The students had the opportunity to engage in small group sessions that were said to be “engaging and thought-provoking, providing students with an understanding of local in-demand careers.”

There were a variety of impressive and compelling speakers who worked to inform the young students while also providing inspiration as they prepare to start considering potential career paths. 

It is one thing to learn about potential career paths from quizzes, or online videos in Careers and Civics class, but it is another and definitely more inspirational thing to learn about the different jobs from people who have first-hand experience.

The presentations and presenters all came from the local area which made the event that much more relevant. It provided students direct access and contact to career opportunities that are available within the community.

Organizer Carla Aitken stated that this “added a layer of meaning and impact that truly resonated with the students.”

The presenters had diverse backgrounds in their expertise and experience, which made for a well-rounded and informative event for the students. There were a number of representatives from manufacturing trade industries including Tiger Cat Industries and Toyotetsu. For those who were not as interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades there were also presenters from different sectors such as public administration, finance, economic development, and everything else in between. The owner of Joy Bakery and Cafe, Joy E. Allgood, was even in attendance bringing the perspective of a small business owner to the students. 

Overall, the event was incredibly beneficial, offering valuable insights and practical advice that will shape the career decisions of the Grade 9 and 10 students at Holy Trinity. It was a day filled with inspiration, guidance, and a real sense of future possibilities.

Staff, students and organizers would like to send their deepest appreciation to all of the presenters who took time out of their busy schedules to come and guide the students as they prepare to make major life decisions.