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Volume 83 No. 31
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Career Exploration Day
Corrections Center and the Department of Natural Resources were available to answer questions about opportunities in the community. Careers in banking were represented by First Federal. Students also had opportunities to get information on nursing, pharmacy, writing, photography, composite technology, social services and much more. Forks Elks Lodge representative Charles Jennings presents Deborah Scannell, coordinator, Forks Extension Peninsula College, with a check for $500. The donation from the lodge helped with the cost of the career fair. Jennings also spoke with students about the many scholarship opportunities the Forks Elks Lodge offers. Photos Christi Baron
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Above, students listen as a representative discusses opportunities that await at Central Washington University.
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On Tuesday, March 24, students in grades 8-12 from Forks, LaPush, Clallam Bay and the alternative school came to the Peninsula College extension site in Forks. There, through the day, they heard from 24 guest speakers as well as representatives of military, higher education and regional businesses, all coming together to answer questions and provide information for students to explore a wide range of future careers. Some of the entities represented were colleges such as Peninsula College, University of Washington, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College and Central Washington University. Representatives for the Coast Guard, Marines and the Army answered questions on the military. Locally, Forks Community Hospital, City of Forks, Olympic