ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce held an exposition for nearly 2,000 eighth graders Feb. 24 and 25 at the Oxford Civic Center.
Sponsored by Honda, the Eastman Worlds of Work gives students from Calhoun and Cleburne counties and Munford Middle School an opportunity to look at the opportunities which may be available to them in the future.
"The desired outcome of this event is to improve high school graduation rates and develop career interests among students to move their communities forward with workforce-ready graduates," said Carol Kirk, the Worlds of Work event chairperson.
Anniston Army Depot's Training Office and Logistics and Business Development Office were on hand to speak with students interested in the wide variety of career fields which can be found at the installation.
ANAD, which is often compared to a small city, has a wide variety of job skills - from mechanics and plumbers to accountants, human resources specialists and audio visual technicians.
"Events like this kindle future applicants for ANAD's Pathways Program and workforce," said Marilyn Futrell, program specialist for the Pathways Program. "Pathways is a vital sustainment program for the depot's future workforce needs."
The Chamber of Commerce has stated one of its primary goals is workforce development through partnerships between businesses and educating students about potential career choices throughout the area.
Though the event was geared toward eighth grade students, the afternoon of Feb. 25 was set aside for junior and seniors from throughout the area to explore the career fields presented.
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