What is Worlds of Work?
The Worlds of Work Career Expo is a fun, educational, interactive, hands-on opportunity for students to become familiar with a broad overview of high-demand, high-wage career opportunities available in the region.
The purpose of this expo is to create awareness about exciting career options among students and educators while addressing workforce needs in the region. Existing employers in the region continue to have unfilled job openings due to a shortage of skilled workers. In addition, employers face additional shortages over the next few years due to retirements of up to 50% of their workforce.
Want to know what to expect at WOW?
- Industry-specific worlds are divided into zones to allow students and industry to interact with hands-on activities.
- 8th and 9th graders who are eager to experience and explore future careers from our regional schools.
- Educators who have been provided with pre-and post-curriculum which support tactile learning on the event day.
- Community involvement from North Alabama business and industry, economic development agencies, and education.
- Memory-making engagement with your future workforce!
