Students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School recently explored a wide range of careers during the school’s annual Career Week, where community members visited classrooms to share insights about their professions and answer students’ questions.
Throughout the week, students learned about many different career paths, including a nurse, pilot, judge, lawyer, pastor, veterinary technician, police officer, FDNY EMT, orthopedic physician assistant, speech therapist, acupuncturist, construction manager, finance professional, human resources specialist, and high school physics teacher.
Students also heard from professionals in fields such as business development for sports and entertainment, advertising sales, theater production and music, automotive service management, sanitation fleet management, and sales and fitness management. Additional presentations highlighted careers in education, baking and agriculture, and public service.
Career Week provided students with a valuable opportunity to learn about the many pathways available to them in the future while hearing firsthand about the education, skills and experiences needed for different professions. The event also helped students see how the lessons they are learning in school connect to real-world careers.