Dear Community Members,
We are excited to announce that Keller Junior High will be hosting a Career Day, and we are looking for volunteers from our community to help make this event a success!
Career Day gives students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of careers, ask questions, and gain insight into different education and career pathways. We are seeking volunteers who are willing to share their career experiences, talk about their day-to-day work, and offer advice and encouragement to our students.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026
- Time: 12:15 pm – 1:50pm
- Location: Keller Jr High 820 Bode Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Potential occupation fields we are interested in, but not limited to, include:
- Firefighter
- Police/Law Enforcement
- Hair Stylist/Nail Technician
- Real Estate Agent
- Video Editors/Content Creators/Streamer
- Photographer
- Electrician/Welder/Plumber/Carpenter
- Wedding/Event Planner
- Flight attendant
- Military
- Construction worker
- Mechanic
- Marine Biologist
- Physical Therapist
- Train Operator/Conductor
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- Entrepreneur
- Scientist
- Farmer
- Accountant/Banker
- Doctor/Nurse/EMT
- Child care provider
- Lawyer
- Pilot/Flight Attendant
- Actor/Actress/Singer
- Professor
- Sales person (car, medicine, etc)
- Crime scene investigator/forensic scientist
- DJ/Musician
- Athlete/Coach
- Newscaster/Announcer/MC
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While this list provides potential career fields, professionals from all fields are welcome—your story can make a meaningful impact!
Volunteers participation will include:
- Giving a short presentation for 3 sessions (20 minutes each session, same presentation given to 3 different groups of students) including:
- What the job is really like: A simple look at day-to-day work, why it matters, and what makes it interesting or fun.
- How people get there: Personal stories about interests, skills, school subjects, and different paths into the career (including challenges).
- What students can do now: Practical advice on exploring interests, building skills, and staying curious without pressure to choose a career yet.
- Hosting a discussions with students and answering their questions
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please complete the sign-up form here:
Keller Career Day Volunteer Sign Up
Thank you for supporting our students and helping them explore their future possibilities. We hope you will consider joining us for this exciting event!
Sincerely,
Tom Barbini and Keller Jr High Career Day Planning Team
Keller Junior High