Worlds of Work Expo to be held in Albertville

North AlabamaWorks will host a Worlds of Work Career Expo for all eighth-grade students in Marshall County from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Albertville High School. The event is being held in partnership with Marshall County business and industry, chambers of commerce, economic development offices, legislative offices and Snead State Community College.

The event will help students learn about high-demand, high-wage career opportunities that are available to them in North Alabama.

Almost 1,400 eighth-grade students and educators from all school systems in the county are expected, and they will have a chance to discover interactive displays from industries like agriculture, construction, cybersecurity/information technology, energy/utilities, health care, personal/professional services, manufacturing/automotive, public safety and aviation/transportation.

WOW emphasizes career options available through career tech courses, dual enrollment, industry certification, associate degrees and on-the-job training that are attainable without the burden of college debt. By focusing on students who will soon graduate and encouraging them to pursue careers in our region, they are made aware of the opportunity to work successfully near home, which also ensures the future of local towns, businesses and economies.

Before the expo, area high school students, parents, and the community are invited to WOW Community night at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Albertville High School cafeteria. The kickoff event will feature Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth as keynote speaker.

““The Worlds of Work Community Night offers every resident of Marshall County the opportunity to learn about high-paying, long-lasting employment opportunities that exist close to home. Middle school and high school students can learn what they must do to get ready for the jobs of tomorrow, and everyone who participates will interact with potential employers from a wide range of industries,” Ainsworth said in a press release.

Alabama Career Center and Snead State representatives will be present to discuss training and educational opportunities, and business and industry leaders will be available for questions.

The event is free, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/2HMwiL7.