May 2011 - Red Hook Education Foundation

First Career & College Fair a Big Success!

Over 200 students and their families attended this successful community event held on Friday April 29th.

The event featured over 40 career presentations, regional colleges and trade schools.

Iron workers, advanced technology, educators, doctors and lawyers, insurance, high finance and accounting, pro-sports, chefs and local farmers, musicians and artists, social workers and physical therapists were all engaging and inspiring the students who took notes and asked questions with keen interest.  One student remarked: “This is awesome!  Why hasn’t this happened before?”

Photo by Andy Wainwright