Students at Christian County High School spent Friday stepping out of the classroom and into the real world. An all-day employability workshop filled the school gym with community leaders, career advice, and hands-on lessons designed to help students succeed beyond graduation.
Christian County High School agriculture teacher Victoria Groves explains the purpose behind the event.
click to download audioGroves says those credits can transfer to most Kentucky colleges — giving students a head start before they even graduate.
Meanwhile, students rotated through stations focused on diversity, communication, dressing for success, and job advancement — what educators call “soft skills.”
Business teacher Samantha Cruz says those skills matter most.
click to download audioFor senior Chassady Cornett, the workshop is part of the End-of-Program Assessment — something she says carries importance for the future.
click to download audioJunior Zykira Watkins says each year the workshop builds on the last.
click to download audioGroves says that’s exactly the point — helping students connect classroom learning to career readiness.
click to download audioFrom college credit opportunities to real-world preparation, Friday’s workshop aimed to ensure students leave high school ready for whatever comes next.
