J.W. Dodd Middle School hosts annual career day

During the annual career day at J.W. Dodd Middle School in the Freeport School District, students were introduced to a variety of career opportunities available to them in the future.

Over 50 professionals from different industries visited the school and spoke about the specifics of their jobs, the value of education, and the importance of finding fulfilling careers.

Assistant Principal and Career Day Coordinator, Petronilla Rodriguez, stressed the significance of providing students with awareness about career paths that align with their interests and skills. Students were able to hear from a diverse range of professionals, including Nassau County Legislator Debra Mule, Clinical Social Worker Steve Rose and his therapy dog, Mr. Hook, Executive Director of Events for Morgan Stanley, Christine Bond, as well as Freeport Police Officers Bobby Ford and Juan Adams.

The guest presenters discussed career opportunities in education, engineering, healthcare, law, marketing and more.