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| Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives Director Antonio Harris, sitting on left, and Extension Agent Krystle Washington, sitting on far left, share information about careers in agriculture. |
Baton Rouge, LA – The
Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives staff participated in the 19th Annual
Career Futures Expo on October 26, 2016 at Northwest High School in St. Landry
Parish.
Every 10th grade
student (roughly 1,200 students) from St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes
traveled to explore the different career paths displayed during the expo.
The event, which was
hosted by the St. Landry and Evangeline Parish Chambers of Commerce, St. Landry
& Evangeline Career & Technical Education Programs and the St. Landry
& Evangeline Parish School Boards, was designed to help 10th grade
students identify and explore career interests that provide them with the
opportunity to interact with professionals looking to the future and exploring
their options.
“I was very amazed and
impressed by the students’ knowledge and interest in our field,” said Kayla
Fontenot, youth agent.
The staff of the
Southwest Center also took the opportunity to speak with the students, and
promote the BAYOU program and ultimately attending Southern University’s
College of Agriculture post-graduation.
“Recruitment starts
early, so if we can introduce them to the College of Agriculture in 10th grade;
we are planting the seed for them to become future Jaguars and ultimately
leaders in Ag,” said Krystle Washington, Extension Agent in St. Landry Parish.
To read more about the event and see additional pictures, visit the Daily World.
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