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C/ Fib <br /> HIGH SCHO L STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC WORKS <br /> by Regina Badger, Public Works Administration <br /> Public Works Day brings along a lot of things: happy faces, big smiles, <br /> and lots f "Wow, I didn't know that." Usually we get these comments from <br /> small children and parents, but some teenagers got in on the scene during JOB <br /> SHOP a Public Works job fair held in conjunction with Public Works Day. <br /> This was the second year we invited students from the local high schools <br /> to JOB SH P to learn about the kind of jobs available in public works <br /> organizations nationwide. JOB SHOP helps students focus on career <br /> possibili ies and on how to prepare by taking more of the kind of classes <br /> they will need. We try to reach college bound students as well as those <br /> <br /> ~Wr students ho do not plant to attend college. This year's attendance more <br /> than doubled, with 131 students and nine teachers/counselors from Churchill <br /> High, Willamette High, Looking Glass, and Life Skills Network. <br /> Afte an orientation, students were divided into groups of about 20, and <br /> a special "advisor" (Public Works employee) accompanied the group throughout <br /> the day t answer questions and give personal attention. Each of the two, 2 <br /> 1/2 hour essions included a focused job-related tour and a series of four <br /> workshops. Special thanks to Melissa Pearson and Carole Rutledge (HRRS) for <br /> their hel on JOB SHOP and for their presentation on how to apply for work <br /> with the ity. <br /> Judging from the smiling faces and comments we've received, we hit home <br /> in many w ys. The students learned a great deal about how Public Works <br /> serves th community and about how they can prepare themselves for future <br /> I' <br /> jobs. Bu the hands-on activities during the tours gave the students the <br /> <br />