Hundreds of Adirondack Students to Gather for College & Career Fair

Representatives from more than 30 colleges will gather at Plattsburgh High School on March 22 to offer insights, information, and advice to hundreds of Adirondack high school students about college and career options. Represented colleges include St. Lawrence University, Clinton County Community College, and New England Culinary Institute, as well as the U.S. Air Force and Army. Also attending will be several career services, including Coryer Staffing and OneWorkSource.

The college and career fair is part of Plattsburgh High School’s partnership with CFES Brilliant Pathways. CFES engages students in three core practices – Mentoring, Essential Skills, and Pathways to College and Career – to prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

CFES liaison and PHS math teacher Sue LaPierre explained that the event will cater to the needs of all students who attend.

“For 9th graders this might be the first time they’ve talked to a college recruiter, and it will get them thinking about all the post-secondary possibilities available to them. Whereas for our juniors and seniors, this large gathering will help them narrow down their options and help them get serious about their futures.”

The event is open to all high school students (grades 9-12) in the Adirondacks and lunch will be provided.

What: College and career fair with more than 30 participating colleges open to all Adirondack high school students

When: March 22, 11:00am-1:15pm

Where: Plattsburgh High School, 1 Clifford Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

CFES Brilliant Pathways is a global leader in helping K-12 underserved students from rural and urban communities become college and career ready, giving students an opportunity to forge their own route to a bright future. For 29 years, CFES has worked closely with schools, colleges and businesses in urban and rural areas to help students become college and career ready through mentoring and by equipping them with the EssentialSkills that include perseverance, agility, goal setting, networking, teamwork and leadership (www.brilliantpathways.org)