Rockmart Middle hosts career day, technology tour

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Rockmart Middle School played host to two recent events showcasing the future for their students and studies in the month of March as the school year moves toward Spring Break.

The school held their 8th annual Career Fair on March 18, hosting a number of local businesses and organizations who gave students a glimpse into what careers are available to them in Polk County.

Among those organizations that participated were Floyd EMS, Polk-Floyd Medical Center, Polk-Floyd pharmacy, Rockmart Fire and Emergency Services, Precious Paws Spa and Hotel, Paper Recovery of Georgia/Georgia Secure Shred, Century Bank, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Power Company, Shorter University, Georgia Highlands College, Hon Company, Cabins For You, Razzle Dazzle Salon, Rockmart Police Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Georgia Bureau Of Investigation, Georgia Forestry Commission, Alvis Miller and Sons Funeral Home, Northside Hospital Clinical Psychologist, Georgia State Patrol, Best Bank, Polk County Police Department and Haley Morgan Smith- musician.

Several teachers from Rockmart High School also helped out during the day by representing different career pathways available to students, including health science,law and public safety, video production, visual arts, agriculture, automotive, and the dramatic arts.

According to a release from the school, students were given questions to ask the career professionals throughout their tour of the Rockmart High gymnasium setup for the occasion.

“They really enjoyed the opportunity to learn from the Career Fair participants,” the release stated. “Participants who talked with students were also provided with lunch, courtesy The Helping Hands and FBLA Clubs at Rockmart Middle from Chick-Fil-A.”

The school also played host during the month of March for a Technology showcase, demonstrating to business and community members “how technology is used daily at Rockmart Middle.”

Guests were provided tours of classrooms to see how smartboards and iPads are playing a role in the classroom. 50 members from local business and organizations took part and show how the various programs are utilized by students.

According to the release, the visitors were interested in what they saw.

“One visitor even commented, ‘I wish we had this when I was in school.’ Another guest said, ‘This will be great when the students apply for jobs. Teaching people the technology is part of the challenge.’”

Source: Cedartown Standard

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