WEST ORANGE, NJ - Mt. Pleasant Elementary School held their tenth annual Career Day on June 6 for students in the fourth and fifth grades, providing the opportunity for real-world learning with community members and leaders.

Students had the opportunity to listen to presenters, ask questions, and consider what careers pique their interest while learning some of the requirements for that career:

• Career Day exposes students to career opportunities they may not have even known existed. This allows them to think about things they really enjoy and have an interest in.
• Having a parent or community member visit a classroom in person to interact with students, answer questions, and encourage students to research options.
• Community connections are formed, and students can learn from parents and leaders in addition to their teachers. Community diversity allows students to see themselves represented in different careers.

This year's presenters included a broad array of career opportunities and possibilities.

"The students gained inspiration and curiosity, real-world connections, communication skills, and respect for work," said event organizers Lisa Struncis and Jennifer Barta.

"The students enjoyed the variety of careers presented and loved all the hands-on experiential learning. The parents/presenters absolutely loved how into the presentations the students were. They were impressed with the questions they had," they added.

SEE ALL THE PHOTOS FROM MT. PLEASANT CAREER DAY HERE.

Optician

Sneaker Designer

Art Therapist

TV/Commercials

Lisa Struncis and Jennifer Barta