OVERVIEW - Careers in Government Event

Date: November 19th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Various County Government Offices

Event Overview

The Careers in Government event is made possible through the collaboration between the Lorain County Commissioners Office and the Lorain County Business Advisory Council. This partnership ensures that students have the opportunity to explore careers within local government and learn how various departments work to serve the community.

The Careers in Government event is an immersive, hands-on opportunity for students to explore a variety of careers within local government. Students will visit key departments and engage in activities that provide a behind-the-scenes look at how each department functions and contributes to the community. From emergency communications to civil engineering and law enforcement, this event showcases the diverse roles within government and public service.

What to Expect

• Hands-On Activities: Students will participate in interactive exercises, simulating real-world scenarios faced by government professionals.

• Professional Insights: Students will have the chance to meet and speak with professionals from departments such as emergency services, engineering, forensics, and more.

• Career Exploration: Each visit offers a deeper understanding of the skills and education needed for careers in government.

Experiences

1. Critical Calls and Community Protection

2. Investigating Evidence and Preserving the Environment: Forensics and Sustainability

3. Infrastructure Projects and Public Works: Inside the Engineer’s Office and Garage

4. Sustainability and Leadership: Managing Waste and Governance

5. The Wheels of Justice: Behind the Scenes at the Court of Common Pleas

SIGN UP Process    (3 Simple Steps)

1 - Review the Experiences 

We offer five unique experiences to choose from. Visit our Student Experiences Page to explore each one, including the activities and student capacity. These hands-on experiences are designed to be highly engaging, with smaller group sizes to maximize interaction—unlike traditional "Sit and Get" sessions.

2 - Sign Up for an Experience

Once you’ve decided which experience best fits your students, submit your request using our Registration page. Each experience has two slots available, and there are only 10 slots total! Schools are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If the experience you want is available, we will add your school to the sign-up sheet, which you can view on our Sign-Up Status page.

Tip: Before submitting your request, check the Registration page to see which spots are still open. Our goal is to update the Sign-Up Status page within 24 hours of receiving requests. Also, please ensure you have transportation arrangements for your students. Refer to the Map & Schedule page to plan your drop-off and pick-up points. In most cases, your bus will need to drop off students at the first site, transport them to their second site, and then return them to your school.

3. Select Your Students and Join Us on November 19th!

Once you’ve secured your spot, start selecting the students who will attend. This year, we encourage schools to align our experiences with students' natural aptitudes to create a better match between their talents and the workplace experiences provided through the Real World Student Series.

Ready to sign up?  Click here!