On Wednesday, NHHS, NICC and Iowa BIG North hosted a Networking and Opportunity Fair. During this 2 and a half hour event, students in 11th and 12th grade came with their resumes to explore future options, look at summer jobs, and see what the greater Chickasaw County community could offer for business and industry in their career interest areas.
Students began their days in a type of "speed dating" with representatives from over 40 business and industries in and around New Hampton. Students had three rounds of dating in matched areas. IBN students and staff worked through the winter on aligning juniors and seniors with areas in which they plan to work in the future.
For the second portion of the day, student participated in panels of employers from mixed areas about the why of choosing New Hampton, skills needed in the workplace and how to prepare yourself for the world of work.
Students and employers ended the morning with an open networking session where they could re-connect and also visit booths they may not have speed dated with in the early session. What a great opportunity to connect for all those who participated!
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