EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County held College and Career Days in Easley on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 with students being informed of their options as they near graduation and the tough decisions that accompany it.
Manufacturers Caring for Pickens County (MCPC was a large participant as was the Career and Technology Education (CATE) Center of SDPC with a goal of helping Pickens County’s students prepare for higher educations or readiness for the workforce.
“What we are trying to do is give our students an idea of the hard decisions ahead and how those decisions are vital to setting up their success as they move forward in life,” said Brian Richard, coordinator of Career and Technology for SDPC. “With eighth graders we are preparing them for ninth, ninth to tenth, and so on, so that they have an understanding of what to expect and how best be prepared. That includes following graduation and the decision to be made of joining the workforce or higher education.”
Presentations were made to the students for continued education by representatives of Tri-County Technical College, and differing forms of businesses available in Pickens County, including manufacturing and production.
“We try to inform the students it’s not only what you know but what you do with what you know,” Richard said. “Through our Career and Technology Center we have a way of allowing our students to apply what they learn to practical, everyday skills. We would like to help them figure out what they want out of life and how to get there while they prepare for the next level.”
Career and College Career Day was also held at Easley High School for 10th and 11th grade students Oct. 27.
