On Apr. 20, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS), in collaboration with the Goldsboro Wayne County Association of Realtors, will host an innovative Find Your Next “Home” with Wayne County Public Schools event to engage job seekers and future WCPS families.
“Like the name sounds, this event is designed to help individuals and/or families find their next ‘job home,’ ‘school home,’ or even ‘neighborhood home,” states Ken Derksen, WCPS Executive Director of Community Engagement and Student & Family Support.
The Find Your Next “Home” with Wayne County Public Schools event will be held at the Maxwell Center in Goldsboro from 10 AM until 1 PM.
Administrators say the event is much more than a job fair and school expo, it will be an opportunity for potential employees and families to find a “home” within the much broader community of the school district.
“Essentially, this event will allow families and other attendees to meet with school leaders and staff, ask questions, receive in-depth information about each school, and feel confident in any education transition or career decision being made,” adds Derksen. “All of our schools will have representatives who can meet with families about offerings and steps to enroll their child. Job seekers can meet with principals and Human Resources staff to learn about career options and openings. Realtors will also be on-hand to highlight housing trends and opportunities.”
In addition to jobs and homes, attendees will be able to learn about more unique school offerings available to students, such as Chinese and Spanish dual language immersion programs, Public Safety (EMT, Law Enforcement, & Firefighter Programs), Drone Technology, JROTC, and the Teacher Cadet Program to name a few.
Each high school will provide information about available career pathways that lead to career certifications and college opportunities.
Important information about the school district’s Exceptional Children Program and Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted programs will be available.
The three non-traditional school options, Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and the new Wayne School of Technical Arts will also have information for interested attendees.
“We look forward to engaging new or returning families who are interested in choosing one of our schools for their child to take advantage of the various programming and opportunities that are offered, “states Dr. Marc Whichard, WCPS Superintendent. “We also look forward to helping prospective teachers and staff find a job or career which offers both benefits and the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. We appreciate the Goldsboro Wayne County Association of Realtors for its support with this event and for lending its expertise for new hires or families needing assistance with finding a home or apartment.”
