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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grade student tried her hand at a remote control robot at the school’s annual Career Day on May 12.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade student tried on firefighter equipment during the school’s annual Career Day on May 12.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Visiting C.H. Campbell Elementary School for its annual Career Day was, from left, Detective Sergeant Curt Hileman, Youngstown Police Chief Robin Lees, CHC guidance counselor Diane Dankovich, Detective Sergeant Jerry Fulmer, Officer Brian Voitus, Detective Sergeant John Elberty, Canfield Police Department K-9 Officer Chad DeBarr and CPD police dog Rocky.
By ABBY SLANKER
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School attended the school’s annual Career Day, which offered them an opportunity to learn about a variety of careers on May 12.
The event, organized by Diane Dankovich, guidance counselor at C.H. Campbell Elementary and Hilltop Elementary, presented a large selection of careers provided by parent volunteers, community volunteers and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students. A SWAT vehicle and Canfield Police Department’s new police dog, Rocky, and his handler, CPD Officer Chad DeBarr, also visited the school.
“I really appreciate all the professionals who have taken time out of their schedules for our kids today. I am also very excited that the MCCTC students were interested in participating here today. They brought several interactive tools, which are holding the children’s attention, which is great,” Dankovich said.
Exhibitors included a respiratory therapist, a banking loan originator, a social worker, a registered dietician/nutritionist, firefighter/paramedic, fire chief, nurses, hospitality/hotel management, clothing designer/dancewear manufacturer, home modification experts, State of Ohio parole supervisor and an auto technician. MCCTC students attended from several programs, such as Biotechnology, machine labs, health tech prep, culinary arts, cosmetology and early childhood education. Students from the Valley STEM ME2 Academy also brought robots for the children to check out.
Most of the displays were interactive and many exhibitors brought items to help them explain more clearly what their job entails. MCCTC cosmetology students offered manicures and the MCCTC culinary arts students helped the CHC students ice cookies. Many vendors brought along souvenirs for the children to take home.
“It seems that the volunteers who are willing to come to Career Day are the busiest with their jobs, yet they make the time to come to Career Day. They have provided excellent exposure to various careers, especially in STEM, which is so important,” Dankovich said.