May 11, 2026

Hazel Grove Elementary School Offer Students a Glimpse into Their Future Careers

Students speaking with career fair presenters at tables set up inside a school gymnasium.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Hazel Grove Elementary School explored more than a dozen professions during a career fair held in the school gym and on the playground.

The fair, held Wednesday, May 5, featured a variety of professions, including engineering, journalism, real estate, law enforcement, emergency services, heating and cooling, waste management and more.

A teacher talks with students in a school gymnasium near a traffic light display.

School leaders said the goal of the fair was to provide students a glimpse of what’s available to them when they finally enter the workforce.

“I’ve seen the lightbulb come on for a couple of different students during the fair and that’s important for them to experience,” said Hazel Grove Elementary School Principal John Williams.

A man in a yellow striped shirt gives a high five to a young boy in a blue t-shirt inside a gymnasium.

One student was amazed after learning that an engineer at the career fair became interested in his field because of video games. It was that the kind of real-world connection the event was designed to create, added Williams.

The fair featured hands-on activities designed to spark the curiosity of students.

A group of children walk past a large green Waste Management truck with 'WM' branding on the side.

Career fairs are an opportunity to encourage higher education for students, while also showcasing career paths that don’t require a four-year degree.

Students can learn through speakers about the education and training that will be necessary to pursue the various occupations they’re interested in.