Council Bluffs College and Career Days 3-25&26-09

On Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, sophomore students from Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln High Schools had the opportunity to discover, explore and learn about area college and career opportunities. This event was part of the career planning process being implemented by the Council Bluffs Community School District to better prepare students for their future.

During this First Annual Council Bluffs College and Career Days, students spent the morning of each day either at the Henry Doorly Zoo or the Strauss Performing Arts Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This two day event served over 550 students and 28 chaperones taking place at two locations simultaneously.

Presenters included professionals from Google, The Council Bluffs Police Department, The Henry Doorly Zoo, Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The following career fields were presented to students: agriscience and natural resources, media arts and communication, engineering and industrial technology, information management and marketing, family and human services and media, arts and communication. On the first day Abraham Lincoln students attended the Henry Doorly Zoo for a "behind-the-scenes" tour while Thomas Jefferson students went to UNO for a presentation which included speakers, videos and giveaways for participating students. On Thursday Thomas Jefferson students went to the Zoo while Abraham Lincoln students went to UNO.