
This free event is an opportunity for students, families and the community to learn about apprenticeships and jobs
Battle Ground Public Schools invites the public to attend the 9th annual Industry Fair, happening Thu., Feb. 15, at Battle Ground High School. This free event is an opportunity for students, families and the community to learn about apprenticeships and jobs in health care, education, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, transportation and more.
“We just love being here talking to kids,” said Derek Hendrickson, co-owner of Hendrickson HVAC. “There’s a lot of kids who maybe are better suited to jump straight into work or into an apprenticeship and make a fantastic living and have a fantastic life doing it.”
Some employers may be hiring so bring your resume.
Who:
- Everyone is welcome. This event serves students, families and the community.
- Child care will be available at the event.
- Approximately 80 employers from a variety of industries will be available to answer questions.
- Attendees will have an opportunity to complete a survey and be entered into a drawing to win prizes
When:
- Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
- Resume workshop in the Battle Ground High School career center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Industry Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
- Battle Ground High School, 300 West Main St., Battle Ground, WA
This year’s Industry Fair is sponsored by Battle Ground Public Schools in partnership with Goodwill Industries of the Columbia-Willamette, Partners in Careers and WorkSource Southwest Washington.
Join us for an educational evening at Battle Ground High School to learn about the many career opportunities in our region.
Information provided by Battle Ground School District.
Also read:
- Longview Police provide update on Mark Morris investigationLongview’s superintendent faces felony witness tampering charges after a student was allegedly dragged into a team room and assaulted.
- Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next yearState officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified.
- US House passes sweeping ‘gender ideology’ bill aimed at trans kids in schoolsThe 217-198 House vote ties federal school funding to parental consent on student gender records.
- Columbia River to open for additional spring Chinook retention daysWDFW opens additional spring Chinook retention days May 22–25 on the mainstem Columbia River.
- Opinion: Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.Universal licensure recognition could replace Washington’s patchwork of occupation-by-occupation licensing compacts.
- Opinion: Tone deaf Tina Kotek ignores Oregon voters’ Tuesday messageOregon’s Measure 120 failed 83–17 as Kotek blamed Trump’s Iran policy for the transportation tax defeat.
- Opinion: Getting a ticket in your drive wayIn Washington, some violations — including driving suspended — can be enforced on private property, even in your own driveway.









