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Teen Career Exploration Day (Open House)

a TAG event
2025-04-29 16:00:00 2025-04-29 17:30:00 America/New_York Teen Career Exploration Day (Open House) For ages 13 to 21. Come explore unique career paths from professionals working in various fields, and learn from recent graduates about their post-secondary experiences, with tips along the way! Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Tuesday, April 29
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 16:00:00 2025-04-29 17:30:00 America/New_York Teen Career Exploration Day (Open House) For ages 13 to 21. Come explore unique career paths from professionals working in various fields, and learn from recent graduates about their post-secondary experiences, with tips along the way! Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Central Branch

Meeting Room 1

For ages 13 to 21. Come explore unique career paths from professionals working in various fields, and learn from recent graduates about their post-secondary experiences, with tips along the way!

Open house from 4pm--5:30pm; speak to recent high-school graduates and professionals set up around the library meeting rooms.

"Unique career perspectives" discussion panel from 6pm-7pm with Q&A

Prizes and fun activities that will be sure to get you thinking about all the post-secondary possibilities!!

Light refreshments will be available.

Downtown Central Library Branch accessible by bus and nearby Downtown bus transfer hub.

Free parking downtown after 5:30pm

AGE GROUP: | Teens | New Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Public Engagement | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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