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BHS holds first College, Trade and Career Fair
MARCH 8, 2012
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter
Nearly 900 junior and senior students attended Bolingbrook High School’s first College, Trade and Career Fair, opening students’ eyes to opportunities not all knew existed. I can make how much while taking an apprenticeship to learn to be an operating engineer? I can have a career in medicine in only two years? There really is such a thing as barber college! These were just a few revelations from those attending the fair that was meant to showcase not only colleges and universities, but also alternate paths for those that
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cannot follow the typical fouryear route due to interest, time or financial constraints. “We really desire to help all of our students begin to envision possible career choices and the necessary paths that will lead them to accomplish and succeed in their dreams and desires,” said Alison Ondracek, Transition Teacher. “This morning I was talking to a student who said, ‘I didn’t know you could go to barber school, how cool is that?’ That’s what you want to hear.” The barbers on site think its interesting to tell students about their opportunities. In fact the Royal Image Barber College See FAIR, page 5
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