1 of 5

Jemison Intermediate School hosted a transportation career day on Nov. 5. (ZACHARY SEIFTER/ ADVERTISER)

The Jemison Police Department was one of several representatives at the JIS career day. (ZACHARY SEIFTER/ ADVERTISER)

Altec was a company present at the JIS career day on Nov. 5. (ZACHARY SEIFTER/ ADVERTISER)

JIS students explore different possibilities in the transportation/trucking industry. (ZACHARY SEIFTER/ ADVERTISER)

JIS students were allowed to go inside a Jemison Police car, giving them insight into the tools police officers use on a daily basis. (ZACHARY SEIFTER/ ADVERTISER)

By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer

Jemison Intermediate School hosted a transportation career day on Nov. 5, giving its students a look at different careers in the transportation/trucking industry.

Several local companies and organizations were present at the career day, including the Jemison Police Department, Jemison Fire and Rescue, Spire, AT&T, Chilton Water Authority, Chilton Contractors, Ellison Farms, Alabama 811 and others.

“I think it’s really good just to have the community come out and be involved in the schools,” JIS school counselor Lauren Barnes said. “… It really just gets the kids involved in what type of careers there are out there.”

Representatives from each organization were present to speak to the students about their day-to-day responsibilities. They gave the students insight into what it is like to work in the transportation industry.

“They loved coming out,” Barnes said. “They just wanted to be a part of this career day, and just show the kids all the opportunities in life.”

The response from the students was outstanding, according to Barnes. They were excited, engaged and asked a lot of questions.

More News Main

AOTW: Johnson’s season high extends Panthers winning streak to four

ALDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead for holiday travel

Senior Connection rescued by rescue squad, moving into squad building

That’s My King: WEBC hosts annual Christmas Celebration for Chilton Community