Boyd holds second annual Career Day

Boyd Christian School recently held its second annual Career Day, inviting eight local people involved in a variety of careers to come and speak to students about their occupations, work experiences and the educational requirements of their vocation.

The event was the brainchild of Boyd teacher Jason Gann, who says he came up with the idea because he had enjoyed career day events when he was in elementary school.

‘I had in mind making this an annual event and I am happy to say that such has occurred,’ Gann said. ‘Career Day is held to inform students in grades 5-12 about the careers that are out there. It is in this age range that young people often begin to consider what will be their livelihood, and in an effort to help these students to gain a broader understanding of various careers, they are enabled to choose the one that interests them the most.’

According to Gann, students were given a survey to determine the most popular careers. Career Day was a half-day event, with each student receiving an individualized schedule, allowing them to hear four of the eight speakers. Each student was scheduled to hear from the speakers on the careers that interested them the most.

The eight individuals included:

‘ Church deacon ‘ Ronnie Rogers

‘ Deacon’s wife ‘ Cindy Rogers

‘ Doctor ‘ Dr. Wally Bigbee

‘ Engineer ‘ Lynn Turner

‘ Photographer ‘ Gordon Mayfield

‘ Psychologist ‘ Dr. Eben Gilbert

‘ Radio announcer ‘ Jeff Barnes

‘ Wildlife manager ‘ Marty Griffin

Even though the spiritual professions might not technically be considered careers as such, Gann said the school feels it is important for students to learn about them from those who have been personally involved.

‘Since this is a Christian school, all the boys were allowed an opportunity to learn more from a deacon about his role, his work, and qualifications,’ Gann said. ‘Whereas all of the girls were allowed an opportunity to learn more from a deacon’s wife about a her role, her work, and qualifications.’

Gann said the second Boyd Christian School Career Day was a very successful one.

‘All of the speakers were well-respected members of the community and from the accounts of teachers and students, they were outstanding in showing students about their careers,’ Gann said, noting both teachers and students said the day was informative and entertaining.

Gann says it’s important to provide this sort of program to students.

‘The young people are the future,’ Gann said. ‘Helping students learn more about these occupations, I believe, will truly go far in helping these future leaders of tomorrow determine how they will impact this world for the better.’