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The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted their annual Business, Industry & College Showcase event at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building.  The building buzzed with energy as students explored promising career pathways and learned more about Paulding County business as they connected with industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior and senior students from Antwerp, Paulding, Wayne Trace and county homeschool students were invited to attend. These students engaged with 52 exhibitors representing businesses, colleges, and non-profits organizations from across the region, discovering exciting opportunities to shape their futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year the event added a \u201ctouch-a-truck\u201d type atmosphere.  The Paulding County Sheriff office showcased a patrol unit SUV, drone demonstration, and tactical gear. The Paulding County Engineer\u2019s office displayed a pick-up truck inside and a county snow plow truck outside for students to get close to and offering hands-on insight into local government operations.  These exhibits added to the showcase filled with engaging and interactive presentations at 52 booths this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paulding County students benefitted from YouScience\u2014a self-assessment tool helping them uncover their unique career potentials. Color-coded career paths, based on their assessments, linked students with matching industries at the event. Equipped with passports, students were required to get a minimum of five business signatures as they journeyed booth to booth exploring opportunities.  Those who completed their passports entered a drawing for a $25 Marathon gift card, compliments of Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home. One winner was drawn for each attending school.  The YouScience assessment tool is provided by Vantage Career Center to each of their participating schools.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Stechschulte, PCED Administrative Assistant, praised the students\u2019 enthusiasm: \u201cSeeing the engagement of the students and fostering partnerships between local businesses and young talent to bridge workforce gaps is what makes this event a great success. We\u2019re already excited to see what next year holds!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the PCED office would like to thank Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home for their generous donation, contributing to the event\u2019s resounding success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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