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At Xtreme Beginnings, Students Consider Careers

The Wake County Public School System will host the Seventh Annual Xtreme Beginnings at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, April 12 at the McKimmon Center.

Approximately 250 community leaders are volunteering their time to meet with 650 Wake County high school students to discuss the diverse topic of careers.

The event, utilizing all of the McKimmon Center, will be comprised of the following:


  • Roundtable discussions with professionals representing each of the career pathways

  • A Higher Education Fair

  • An Employment Fair for students considering going directly to work after graduation

  • Practice Inteviews & resume critiques from HR professionals


Each year, community business leaders understand the importance of this type of event for NC's future workforce and donate thousands of hours to ensure the event's success.

Posted by Bill Poston at 9:37 AM on April 10, 2007 | Leave Feedback

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