Bradley schools host regional career fair for students
Photo by Paul Sloan.
Nearly 350 students and families attend regional career event
– Bradley Union School District hosted students, families, and community members from Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties at its Regional Career Fair on Feb. 20.
Nearly 350 people attended the event, which connected local schools, industry partners, and sponsors to showcase opportunities for career growth and professional engagement. The event also provided students with experiences designed to introduce potential career pathways and support their development.
The career fair aimed to connect classroom learning with real-life applications by helping students understand how their education relates to future career and life goals. Participating districts and schools included Bradley Union School District, Lillian Larsen Elementary, Almond Acres Charter Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, St. Rose Catholic School, San Ardo Union School District, Shandon Joint Unified School District, and San Lucas Union School District. Attendees interacted with representatives from multiple industries and learned about career possibilities.
“This event is a celebration of collaboration, bringing together schools, families, and industry leaders to inspire and support career pathways,” said Superintendent and Principal Josh Van Norman. “We’re thrilled to provide this opportunity for our community. Thank you to all of the participating vendors and school districts for committing to this event, our sponsors for their support and generosity, Bradley staff members Mr. Carvey, Mrs. Krull, Ms. Heer, and to former Bradley parent, Mrs. Heidi McLenithan, for organizing such a fantastic opportunity for students.”
The event included interactive booths, hands-on demonstrations, networking opportunities, and information sessions intended to help students explore career options and understand the skills needed to achieve their goals.
Sponsors and industry partners included Chevron, Tacos La Portanca De Jalisco, California Resources Corporation, Assemblymember Dawn Addis, Union Pacific, Monterey County Office of Education, Beable, Harvey’s Honey Huts, Taylor Rentals, Sticky USA, Coast Counties Peterbilt, Cal Fire, City of Paso Robles Fire, California Highway Patrol Templeton, United States Marine Corps, Central Coast Zoo, North County Orthodontics, Paso Robles Municipal Airport, Pacific Gas and Electric, Shift’n Gears Auto Repair, USA United Staffing Associates, Creston Large Animal Veterinary Services, Harneet Kaur DDS, California Rare Fruit Growers, and the City of Paso Robles.
