A flurry of activity flowed in and out of the high school’s auxiliary gym for the annual spring career fair. Some students roamed in groups while others opted for one-on-one conversations with targeted career partners. All left with a little more knowledge – and some swag – from career sectors that await them now and in the future.
Career & College Readiness
Preparing students for success in school and beyond
Each student is on their own journey. Our job at Spring Lake Park Schools is to help students discover and prepare for their unique life, education and career path – from early childhood to high school.
When students leave the walls of Spring Lake Park Schools, we want them to have mastery over essential skills required for life, education and career success; exposure to college-level rigor; and, a sense of career paths that may bring them joy and success. Above all, each student should know themselves as a learner and know how they can unlock their learning for life.
Read how our students are being set up for success for life after high school
The 3D Student-designed objects for How To Make Almost Anything, one of the most popular courses at Spring Lake Park High School, are appearing. The Technology, Engineering and Design elective within the Career and College Pathways offerings provides a jumping off point for students to explore careers as they learn.
It only took one class during junior year through Opportunities in Emergency Care to steer Anas Sumrin’s future direction. Last year, he became an Emergency Medical Technician – a certification he earned at Spring Lake Park High School. Now, as a senior, Anas is interning at the Fridley Fire Department where he takes a primary role in patient care on medical calls.
Spring Lake Park High School juniors and seniors pitched their business ideas “Shark Tank style” to a panel of local judges. We caught up with the five finalists to learn more about their product or service, how this class is helping them think about their future and what it’s like to pitch their ideas to business experts.