Bakersfield College will host its third annual Career Pathways Open House on March 3 at BC.
According to Ed Knudson from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, “Invitations were extended to students from 40 high schools, covering 2,800 square miles, which includes Delano, McFarland, Wasco, Arvin, Kern Valley and Tehachapi.”
The day will start with a welcome from BC president William Andrews, followed by words from Knudson and financial information from Joan Wegner.
The students will then be divided into their career pathway they selected. The six pathways are agriculture and natural resources; arts, media and communication; business, management and technology; health services; and public and human services.
“Our goal is to provide career and program information to the high schools so that an informed decision is made on their continued course work at the high school level and a decision is made on a BC and/or college career or major,” said Janie Budy from the office of Economic and Workforce Development.
David Koeth, coordinator for arts, media and communication, said the day is open to students “who are exploring careers and considering colleges will benefit from the open house.”
The career each student chose may be the pathway into the world of financial, and educational independence. “The Art Department will host about 100 students as part of the Arts, Media, Communication pathway. We are planning three separate classes in which the students will participate: Digital Arts, Digital Photography, and Art Appreciation/Journalism. The classes will consist of demonstrations and hands on projects for students to try,” commented Koeth.
Career Pathways is designed for each student to pick and chose a career, and to find out what options are available to them in their pursuit of a career with financial and educational independence.
“I’m hoping students will have a better understanding of the types of careers available in their chosen pathway and will realize they can begin their career training at Bakersfield College,” Koeth said.