Giving middle school students an opportunity to speak with representatives and look at brochures from different local colleges and businesses can make a huge impact on a kids life.

The eighth graders at R. B. Hudson Middle School had that chance Friday at their career fair.

Although they are not in high school yet, they were able to look at the different options they

have after high school, giving them ideas and opening their minds to more than they could have imagined.

Giving the students choices is very important for their future, and giving them the choices this early in their education gives them time to plan and work toward whatever they see themselves doing in the future.

The kids were very receptive to what the adults had to say, and they had plenty of questions for them as well.

They asked questions like “What do you do,” How much do you make,” and “Do you actually enjoy your job.” And they were all answered by professionals that want to help them.

All of these questions show how interested the student were in what lies ahead for them, and the fact that the school and the teachers provided them the opportunity shows how willing they are to help them.

It’s good to see things like this being held in our community and allowing young minds to start thinking about what they want to do in life and how they can contribute to the workforce.