LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce - Event Information

Event Name:
Field of Dreams Career Expo


Event Type(s):
Chamber Event
Community Event

Description:
Calling all employers! This expo is designed to help students DREAM: about what careers are out there, what jobs they can snag for summer vacation, and what opportunities are available to make their biggest dreams come true. Set up a booth space to interact with LaGrange County students, grades 7-12, and maybe find a new summer hire along the way! 

Event Date:
4/18/2023

Event Time:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Location:
Michiana Event Center
455 E Farver St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person:
Sara Patrick
(phone: 2604632443)

Details:
Expo Schedule (subject to change based on school/student schedules): 
7:00 AM: MEC opens to vendors

8:30 - 10:30 AM: 7th & 8th graders will get on-hands opportunities to gain an understanding of the various careers in LaGrange County

10:00 - 1:00 PM: Concession Stand open for Vendors (Lunch available at own expense) 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: "Senior Showcase" - Students in grade 12 have the opportunity to talk with representatives about a career opportunity upon graduation, as well as participate in mock interviews. 

12:30 - 2:30 PM: 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will have the opportunity to talk with businesses about summer job placement, internship opportunities for the following school year, and potential jobs after graduation.

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