GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — To connect students with potential employers, especially in the education field where there is a teacher shortage, Stockton University held its second annual Education Career Expo on Wednesday.
Approximately 100 students attended the event, which was held on the school's main campus.
“The expo was started last year in response to the teacher shortage across the state,” said Jennifer Houser, Stockton University School of Education Fieldwork Coordinator. to support their efforts.” It provides educators with the opportunity to build professional networks with students and teachers at the same time. ”
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Approximately 20 school districts participated in the expo. The expo was a first for the Upper Deerfield Township School District and gave the district an opportunity to meet candidates, Superintendent Peter Koza said.
“We have always been able to fill positions, but this gives us more exposure,” Koza said. “You can see how students interact with each other and get a sense of how serious they are about their education. That first impression goes a long way.”
Students also had the opportunity to receive more information from the school district and gain experience speaking with administrators for potential employment.
“My high school principal is here, and it was really weird to walk in and meet someone who I might interview in the future,” said the Stockton University senior, who focuses on elementary education. said Carly Pratt, a psychology major.
State education officials are expanding student support services to increase New Jersey's educational workforce.
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