SPC hosting Tech Prep Career Expo

by Isa Torres, staff writer

South Plains College is hosting the Tech Prep Career Expo on Oct. 17.
The purpose of the event is to help high school students learn about the different careers available for them. The event will start from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall.

Pam Moore, assistant director of Tech Prep, said that they are expecting 3,000 high school students from the Hockley County and the Lubbock school districts.
“Tech Prep Expo will expose high school juniors and seniors to what their education opportunities are,” said Moore.

A total of 500 businesses and college representatives will be helping and counseling students to know more about their career opportunities.

“Colleges like Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University are going to be there,” said Moore.

Moore also said that businesses such as Wells Fargo, United Supermarkets and Wal-Mart will be participating in the event. Representatives of the Lubbock Police Department, the Lubbock Fire Department and the American Red Cross also will be available to give information about what they do and the job opportunities that they provide.

Jason Ryan Dorsey, author of books such as “My Reality Check Bounced” and “Graduate to Your Perfect Job,” will be the motivational speaker at the Tech Prep Expo.

“Jason Dorsey will be speaking to students of not making excuse for themselves,” said Moore, who is one of the organizers for this event.

She added that Dorsey will speak about how students should have a better attitude toward what they want to do with their careers.

Moore said that everyone is invited to attend the event. It also will feature a computer center bank, a reality check and a band from SPC, which will be performing during the morning.