Seaford Middle Schoolers Get a Jump on Careers

Story by Felicia Febrizio from Seaford School District 

Dressed in their professional best, 205 Seaford Middle School eighth-graders interviewed with experts from more than 20 different fields during Career Day.

Seated around dozens of  tables in the cafeteria and gymnasium, professionals in the fields of engineering, computers, business and finance, health care, law enforcement and the performing arts, among many others, offered up advice to get students thinking about what career paths they want to follow.

Each student came prepared with 60 questions, and asked 10 general and 10 specific questions during three separate interviews. After copious note taking, students selected their best interview and developed a follow-up essay for their English classes.

“The process keeps them motivated and focused,” said Kim Flood, who coordinates the event with Carin Hoy, both middle school English teachers.

Many of the nearly 70 professionals were parents and/or alumni of the Seaford School District. Their participation enlightened students to career choices that they may not have considered nor had an opportunity to learn about otherwise.

“Thank you to the many parents and alumni who volunteered their time and expertise to help steer our students on a path for the next four years,” said Daniel Smith, principal of Seaford Middle School.