businesses across the Abilene community.
On April 22, Wylie High School will host its third annual Career Fair from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event has quickly become a favorite with the students, providing a smorgasbord of possibilities to con-sider for their futures. Nikki Valdez, who serves as the Student Success Advocate for Communities in Schools (CIS) of the Big Country at the high school, spearheads the annual event.
“Our goal in providing this opportunity is to expose students to different options beyond going straight to college,” said Valdez. “While we have begun including colleges that want to participate, this opportunity gives students broader exposure to what is avail-able, helping them better understand the wide range of post-secondary pathways and make informed decisions about their future.”
Valdez said business support is strong with more than 50 businesses participating each year and with participants like HEB, United, WorkForce Solutions, Dyess Air Force Base, the City of Abilene and Hendrick Health giving their time to speak with students, the experience is a rich one.
“Students have shared that they enjoy attending the fair and seeing what is available. They appreciate being able to talk and connect with different businesses and organizations and enjoy the hands-on experiences, such as trying on firefighter gear, seeing zoo animals, receiving prizes from each table and participating in other fun activities,” said Valdez.
If your business is interested in participating in this year’s fair, contact Valdez at nikki.valdez@wyliebulldogs.org or 325-690-1181 Ext. 2039.