U of L Programs and Services Fair offers options for LCI students
LCI students were given an opportunity to take a look at what their futures may hold at a program fair held in their cafeteria. The University of Lethbridge held their first Programs and Services Fair on Tuesday at LCI. The goal of the event is to show students from Grades 9 to 12 some of the options the U of L has to offer.
Career practitioner Erica Larson said it is important to provide students with an opportunity to learn about fields where they can become part of a much-needed educated and skilled workforce.
“There’s a need for more exposure to post-secondary education for students,” she said.
“We wanted to take it a step further so students can see the individual program areas, and what that means — and speak to the people closest to it — to get a better picture of some of the opportunities available to them.”
While the fair represented an opportunity for students who may just now be considering their academic futures in Grades 9 to 11, there are still many Grade 12s who have not yet fully committed to a post-secondary pathway.
“There are students who have always known what they are wanting to do,” Larson said. “And they know exactly the path and classes they need to take to get there. But I would say there is a majority of (Grade 12 students) who don’t know those things.”
Meagan Koshman, a student recruitment officer with the U of L, described the fair as a “one stopshop” for students hoping to learn more about the U of L.
“We’re able to answer any questions they may have about programs they are interested in, applying for university, overall education, cohorts, or other options. And they are able to talk directly to experts in the fields.”
She said it is also important for students to take advantage of the services offered in post-secondary institutions to help them achieve success.
“A lot of students may not realize that going to counselling and career services is almost as important as going to class,” Koshman said. “All that extra stuff can really help a student out.”
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