Duniway Middle School hosted professionals in more than a dozen fields for its annual career day for eighth graders.
The goal of career day is to expose students to a variety of careers
and help spark their curiosity for particular jobs that they may be
interested in the future. Students heard about work opportunities and
experiences from 16 professionals in their fields. Speakers were asked
to share how education helped prepare them for their career, what they
love about their job and the path they took to their current position.
The following people made presentations to students:
Lucetta Elmer: Entrepreneur, Poseyland
Kelly Hurl: Nurse
Corey Medeiros: Computer engineer
JP Kloninger: Business owner and fitness expert
Maria Olsen: Investment advisor
Brian Fox: Web design
Emma Judd: Hair stylist
Jon Gross: First American Title
Brook Persoon: Sound engineer
John Ross: Recruiter, Portland Trailblazers
Cindy Holmes: Sign language interpreter
Thea Gahr: Artist (pictured)
Doug Cummins: Police officer
Kyle Olsen: Executive assistant in a federal prison
Mark Carlson: Youth pastor
Matt O’Connor: Software engineer