Friday March 13, 2009 Downtown Rotary held the 3rd Annual Rotary Career Day at Kaw Area Technical School (KATS).
Again this year all six middle schools in USD 501 sent at least a bus load of youth from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. A number of other classes from other USD 501 schools and individuals attended for a total of about 350 youth attended. A number of Rotary members stopped by or assisted with six to ten Rotary members helped for extended time. KATS students and group of young women from Highland Park also assisted.
“Mike Welch’s vision has become a process that can be repeated annually,” said Fred Gatlin, the club’s organizer for the event. “It is our hope that we have touched many middle school youth and broadened their options”.
This year we had a lesser number of exhibitors but more programs from KATS participated and more active involvement from the exhibitors. We feel comfortable that we are now prepared to expand to more schools. We are considering moving to a later date for better weather, if we can find a date that will allow us reach out to more school districts.
“We appreciate the continuing support of the Rotary Club,” Gatlin said.
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Again this year all six middle schools in USD 501 sent at least a bus load of youth from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. A number of other classes from other USD 501 schools and individuals attended for a total of about 350 youth attended. A number of Rotary members stopped by or assisted with six to ten Rotary members helped for extended time. KATS students and group of young women from Highland Park also assisted.
“Mike Welch’s vision has become a process that can be repeated annually,” said Fred Gatlin, the club’s organizer for the event. “It is our hope that we have touched many middle school youth and broadened their options”.
This year we had a lesser number of exhibitors but more programs from KATS participated and more active involvement from the exhibitors. We feel comfortable that we are now prepared to expand to more schools. We are considering moving to a later date for better weather, if we can find a date that will allow us reach out to more school districts.
“We appreciate the continuing support of the Rotary Club,” Gatlin said.
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The second Youth Career Fair has been scheduled for March 14th form 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Kaw Area Technical School at 5724 SW Huntoon.The sponsors of the program are the Topeka Rotary Club, Kaw Area Technical School, Kansas Contractors Association and various businesses and schools. Kaw Area Technical School will help with different career booths.If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation to help with a scholarship, please contact Mike Welch (232-1245) or Fred Gatlin 296-1965.