Sixth grade students from the area get a preview of some of the many career fields open to them.
New this year was a demonstration on various aspects of auto mechanics. NTC Automotive Technology Instructor Ron Rader and his students instructed the younger group on how to change a tire, how to repair an engine’s head, etc.
Seemingly drawing the most attention in the automotive area was a new diesel rig and its air horn which students delighted in blowing continuously throughout the morning.
Playdough helped students in the health careers station make arteries and veins on classroom skeletons under the instruction of their more advanced student instructors.
Students scrambled into the driver’s seats of agricultural equipment brought for display. Front end loaders, farm trucks and tractors provided a hands-on view of some of the items needed to be successful in a farming career.
In the communications station, students performed the roles of on-air broadcasters. From a prepared script, the students read the news, reported the weather and shared information on sports.
Local banks provided financial planning tips, complete with an imaginary account from which students could write checks for snacks and other items.
Alva firefighters demonstrated some of the lifesaving equipment carried on emergency vehicles.
Education fields, including music and physical education, were demonstrated involving fun activities.
Students took turns swinging a hammer trying to pound a nail into a 2x4 without bending it—a task they found rather difficult to perform. Wearing protective goggles, the students operated a power-driven nail gun, showing some of the newer technologies used in construction.
This year students from Alva, Waynoka, Freedom, Burlington, Cherokee, Kiowa, Medford and Wakita attended the career fair.
Students rotated through the various stations at pre-determined times. During their lunch time, NWOSU cheerleaders involved the students in physical activities outdoors.
From the smiles on their faces, it seemed obvious the young students were enjoying this special day of learning new things in a new environment.
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