Career Expo Held for Eagle Pass Independent School District Students on May 11
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021
The Eagle Pass Independent School District hosted a Career Expo for students on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the district’s Student Activity Center Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium, announced Superintendent Samuel Mijares.
Over 30 exhibitors participated in the Career Expo providing a diverse array of career opportunities for Eagle Pass students who attended the fair. Students learned about careers in local, county, state, and federal government as well as from colleges, career trade schools, private employers, and military services.
Students heard wise words from Coach Darrell Andrews and Eagle Pass City Councilman Elias Diaz concerning career opportunities in society.
Students also received prizes and gifts from Career Expo exhibitors and local businesses.
The Career Expo was a collaboration between the Eagle Pass Independent School District together with Careers in Texas Industries, Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Middle Rio Grande Workforce Solutions, City of Eagle Pass, Sul Ross State University, Southwest Texas Junior College, and Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce.
The Career Expo was a great success for all students who attended the event and learned about the diverse career opportunities available to them.
