Geauga Growth Partnership Launches New Career Exploration Event for Students and their Parents

It’s more than a symposium, more than a job fair. Geauga Growth Partnership’s (GGP) “Ignite Your Career” is designed to help students, 7th grade through high school seniors, with their parents, to learn and explore the many pathways to building a fulfilling career.

What: IGNITE YOUR CAREER: Pathways to Success for Students (with their parents)
When: Monday, March 6, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – Meet, Greet & Eat
6:30 p.m. – Guest Presentations – Geauga Jobs Market Breakout
Where: Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, OH 44021
Who: Students – Ignite your path toward finding a fulfilling and meaningful career. Parents – Discover multiple ways for funding your child’s education and guiding them toward their greatest potential. Businesses – Showcase your company and career opportunities to attract and fulfill your future workforce needs.

The event is FREE and registration is available through IGNITE YOUR CAREER: Pathways to Success for Students or IGNITE YOUR CAREER: Pathways to Success for Students or by contacting GGP at 440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.

GGP’s Ignite Your Career: Pathways to Success for Students will be a high energy evening packed with inspiration, local success stories, and resources. Participants will explore career options across multiple industries, education & training options, as well as a breakout time to talk one-on-one about career pathways with a broad selection of Geauga County companies.

“We are very excited about this new event designed for students and their parents,” says GGP President Tracy Jemison. “We want our Geauga County students to have access to every resource possible, and be informed of the many diverse pathways, for finding their unique place in the future workforce.”

Geauga Growth Partnership was established in 2010 as a resource for Geauga County businesses and organizations. One of its primary focus areas is to provide workforce educational opportunities for adults and youth. “Ignite Your Career” was created as one segment of GGP’s very robust Youth Workforce Development Program, which also includes 8th Grade Career Awareness events, High School Career Readiness training and the GGP High School Internship Program.

Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) business-led organization dedicated to the retention, growth and attraction of jobs, investment and economic growth in Geauga County. For more information visit Geauga Growth Partnership or call 440-564-1060.

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