More than 300 Galesburg eighth graders will embark on an immersive occupational journey during the Welcome to the Real World and Career Exploration experience from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 on Carl Sandburg College’s Galesburg campus.
The event, hosted by Sandburg in cooperation with the University of Illinois Extension and Regional Office of Education No. 33, will inspire students’ aspirations and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the future while introducing them to diverse career options.
The Welcome to the Real World portion of the event simulates the implications of career choices and financial decisions, empowering students with a better understanding of how their choices can impact their financial futures.
Tracy Engstrom (Sandburg College coordinator of career development), Kathy Wight (Regional Office of Education #33) and Shelby Carlson (University of Illinois Extension) joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the event.
