Why the Expo Matters (2026 Stats)

1,663 middle school and 1,336 high school students explored hands-on, interactive exhibits designed to connect classroom learning to real-world careers. Businesses and educators partner to help students see, touch, and try skills that lead to future opportunities.  A total 2,999 students participated in 2026!

Career Quest: Explore & Win 🎯

• Students will take part in Career Quest: Explore & Win, a gamified way to explore career pathways during the Expo. Each student will receive a bingo-style game card designed to connect with their aptitudes and interests. The cards feature career clusters such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Information Technology, and more.

• As they visit booths, hands-on exhibitors check off squares on the student's Bingo card by completing short hands-on activities. To add excitement, cards will also include special sponsor squares (e.g., “Event Sponsor Name Here”), giving sponsors high visibility with students. STEM careers will also be featured to promote STEM Careers

• Completed cards are entered into a drawing for door prizes, making the activity both fun and rewarding while encouraging students to discover pathways that fit who they are and where they’re headed.

How Businesses Participate

Exhibitors are asked to provide a 30 second to 2 minute hands-on activity or demonstration that lets students experience industry skills directly. The BAC planning team can assist with activity design if needed.

✅ Inspire Future Talent: Help students discover exciting career options they may not have previously considered.
✅ Showcase Your Industry: Provide hands-on activities that reflect real-world skills, helping students better understand career opportunities in your field.
✅ Connect with Educators: Build relationships with teachers and school staff who influence career exploration and post-secondary planning.

Our Flyer (coming soon!)

Have Questions? Need More Information?

We host standing Zoom sessions to answer questions and onboard businesses interested in participating in the Lorain County Career Pathways Expo.

How to Join:

• Complete the participation form below, or

• Contact Dave Miller at miller@esclc.org.
  
  

Zoom Schedule:

• COMING SOON!