Willowbrook Guidance Department hosts College and Career Week for students

Willowbrook High School and District 88 are committed to helping students build positive futures and post-secondary success.

As part of that focus, the Willowbrook Guidance Department hosted a College and Career Week from April 9 to 11.

• On April 9, representatives from 24 colleges and universities attended a College Fair to speak with students. Pupils were able to ask questions directly, and they received information about their various post-high school options. To view a photo gallery from the event, click on the image above (or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/16159).

• On April 10, 33 career professionals shared their insight and experience in various fields with students during Willowbrook’s Career Fair. The participants also discussed which academic courses students should pursue to best prepare them for their career of choice. To view a photo gallery from the event, click on the image above (or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/16160).

• On April 11, nine representatives from the United States Armed Forces met with students during a Military Fair to discuss what each branch has to offer with regard to post-high school options. To view a photo gallery from the event, click on the image above (or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/16161).

District 88 continues to grow college and career pathway opportunities for students and is focused on providing multiple and flexible pathways for each child to find post-high school success. Read more at www.dupage88.net/Pathways.

The district continues to work with colleges, universities and local businesses to enhance these options, and those collaborations are critical to assist with the labor shortage and to connect students to hands-on, immersive experiences, as well as certifications, credentials and scholarships. The focus is to connect them with viable short-term and long-term career options and work-based learning that can provide a supported pathway through their college pursuits. The district is always looking to develop more partnerships, and those who are interested in supporting District 88 students can learn more at www.dupage88.net/BusinessPartnerships.