PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An event in Luzerne County is giving young minds a look at many of the possibilities that could shape their future.
28/22 News takes you inside the first day of Junior Achievement Inspire at Mohegan, Pennsylvania.
A day for career exploration.
"This is to really get students exposed to all of the things they can do with their life after high school," Susan Magnotta, President of Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania, explained.
Tuesday, the conference center at Mohegan Pennsylvania, was full of energy, business professionals, and hundreds of students. In its third year, Junior Achievement Inspire continues to grow.
"The turnout's been fantastic. This is the biggest year ever, we have 2,500 students from 30 different schools from six different counties, and we were maxed out with exhibitors," Magnotta stated.
Students had the opportunity to explore a world of future work options right here in NEPA. From business, education, engineering, and beyond.
A hot spot was the virtual reality simulations brought in by D'Angelo Contracting Services in Hazleton.
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"There's all types of emergency vehicles on scene, they can work around the environment and interact with the emergency personnel and experience what it's like to be a highway maintenance worker," Shawn Yorke, Director of Learning and Development for D'Angelo Contracting Services, explained.
Many students are also inspired to learn more about health services, including sonography.
"I got to actually see the baby and do everything that they did," student Chenyah Myers said.
Hospitality, tourism, marketing, and media career paths were also explored.
"In the corner, they are doing the weather cast, that looked pretty interesting. I am going there after this," student Fabian Ortiz said.
28/22 News was there inviting students to learn what goes on behind the scenes of news and weather with Meteorologist Logan Westrope.
"This is really making me think about all the career options we have, and I realize business has a lot of opportunity to work with every different companies," explained Prasan Shankar, student.
The two-day event inspiring future CEOs, educators & even first responders.
The event continues on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
