Winnisquam Regional School District elementary students explore outdoor careers through activities

SANBORNTON — Winnisquam Regional School District elementary students recently had the opportunity to explore various outdoor careers during special events hosted at Sanbornton Central School and Southwick School. These career days offered students a chance to learn from 16 local professionals, highlighting that it is never too early to start thinking about future career paths.

Presenters shared insights into their daily routines and the preparation required for their professions. Each session included a question and answer segment, allowing students to engage directly with the professionals.

The event featured representatives from a diverse range of local businesses and organizations, including Wolfreel Drones, New England K9 Search and Rescue — Lakes Region Search, Keenan Tree Care LLC, United States Forest Service, Highland Mountain Bike Park, Eversource, G. C. Engineering, Inc., Newfound Lake Region Association, Northfield Police, Rusty’s Towing, Pike Industries, NHDOT, NuCar, MB Tractor, Dead River Energy, and Green Mountain Communications.

Jennifer DeSaye, WRSD K-12 Pathways Coordinator organized the event, said, “Both of the career day events were incredibly successful. The presenters set up outside and everyone was grateful that the weather cooperated. The students had a great time with the big trucks and the presenters were very impressed by the students’ questions, interests and attentiveness.”