A Montelores Career Fair will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. today at the Southwest Colorado Community College's West Campus, 33057 U.S. Highway 160 in Mancos.
Nearly 1,000 high school students will be at the West Campus to learn about career paths. Students will play BINGO for prizes by visiting career areas to receive stamps on their career BINGO cards. Panels of instructors and community business leaders will teach students about careers in areas ranging from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), to fine art, to health and public safety and more. The grand prize for BINGO will be a 10" 16GB Android Tablet with a keyboard. Other prizes include an iTunes gift card, USB flash drives, and local food. There also is a Career Day Photo Contest where students can take a picture to win a prize. All regular classes have been canceled so instructors and students can participate in the fair.
Program offers way to earn diploma
Students who have dropped out of school or are behind for their age and grade and will not graduate on time and are between the ages of 17 and 20 have a second chance to earn a high school diploma.
The Gateway to College program based at Southwest Colorado Community College gives students the chance to get back on track toward earning a diploma and college credits simultaneously. Information sessions for the January, 2015 semester will take place at 6 p.m. today in room No. 105 of the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 in room No. 105 of the Commons Building.
For more information, call 247-2929, ext. 7216 or (970) 394-4611.