Florida Virtual School Hosts First-Ever Virtual Student Career Fair and Expo
Professionals from Lockheed Martin, SeaWorld Orlando, Advent Health, and more, met with FLVS students to discuss career pathways
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 5, 2024) - More than 375 students and dozens of industry professionals from across the state attended the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) inaugural Student Career Fair and Expo on Feb. 29. During the multi-hour online event, students had the opportunity to network with professionals from across the state and attend presentations.
“Our high school students are our future, and with approximately 17,000 Lockheed Martin employees in Florida, we value our partnerships with education to help our state’s learners become future earners across Florida,” said Brooke Malsberger, Lockheed Martin Global Talent Acquisition Director, Rotary and Mission Systems.
During the virtual career fair, students heard from and met with industry professionals from 14 businesses and organizations, including:
Tampa General Hospital
Lockheed Martin
Rocket Drones
Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)
Orange County Fire Rescue
Ralph Taylor’s Nurseries
SeaWorld Orlando
The Blue Collar Recruiter
Presentation topics included:
“How to Make a Six-Figure Career”
Technical and non-technical career paths from an engineer and operations manager perspective, including careers paths that do and do not require a college degree
Small business and tabletop industry opportunities
“Our first-ever virtual student career fair demonstrates our commitment to preparing students for the workforce and beyond, ensuring they have the technical and soft skills to succeed in the Florida job market,” said Kaleigh McCoy, assistant principal of Florida Virtual High School and Career Fair organizer. “This is yet another example of the importance of providing career and technical education opportunities to our students, including real-world learning experiences that empower them to navigate an ever-changing workforce landscape.”
The success of the FLVS Career Fair and Expo underscores the importance of leveraging technology to create accessible opportunities for students. By embracing innovation and harnessing the power of virtual platforms, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) remains committed to empowering the next generation of leaders to pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.
Families interested in learning more about FLVS can visit the school options page. Additionally, families can enroll now with FLVS Flex (individual courses) or explore enrollment options for the 2024-25 school year with FLVS Full Time Public School (enrollment begins June 3).
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