||| FROM KATE LONG for ORCAS HIGH SCHOOL |||
“It was fast, informative, and so much fun,” is how Counselor Meagan Gable described ‘Career Day 2022’ at Orcas Island High School held on May 18. During the 35-minute Advisory period, 21 Orcas professionals visited with groups of Orcas High School students to share their career path, discuss their profession, and answer questions.
The speakers, grouped by profession, presented in a high school classroom; students selected their room by their area of interest. The goal was to inspire students, explore career pathways, and provide real-world stories from people in our community who are thriving in that industry.
Gable continued, “I love that our community experts are so willing to visit with and offer advice to our students. I cannot thank them enough for their time and willingness to participate.” Michelle Keyes, an advocate for introducing trades pathways to OIHS students, helped to invite speakers and organize this year’s event.
This day was made possible by the Orcas Island Education Foundation and private donors who funded the ‘Futures Lounge’ at the Orcas High School. The themes and presenters for OIHS Career Day 2022 included:
● Accounting/Bookkeeping & Banking: Sada Aschraft & Jamie Cier
● Fire & Sheriff Department: Kim Kimple, Herb Crowe, & Jason Gross
● Contractor/Carpenter & Excavation: Lincoln Gable, Tyson Balcomb, & Tyler Nigretto
● Solar, Internet & Technology: Chris Wolfe & Bradford Bouchard
● Washington State Ferries & Tourism/ Recreation: Scott Schrader, Jeff Reeves, Sara Lynn & Fiona Stone
● Restaurant & Hospitality: Tera Landman & Sara Farish
● Hair Stylist & Esthetician: Emily Lorsung & Liberté!
● Food & Retail: Lilly Rodgers & Kelsey Hamilton
● Childcare & Youth Development: Amber Paulsen & Emilie Gincig
