SEFP for Students
Believing in the future
one Student at a time
The future of our communities is dependent on those that are already here. SEFP believes that many of the issues our small businesses and communities face can find be solved by leveraging our student population. They are our future leaders, business owners, and workforce. SEFP is for Students.
What does SEFP for Students look like?
Connections
Creating Connections to local business, educators, programs, and opportunities.
Career Exploration
Enabling Career Exploration focused on local occupations and entrepreneurship.
Individualized
Recognition that every career path is unique and personal.
Local Talent
Utilizing local talent and expertise to showcase the vastness of our rural economy.
Creating opportunities through a Regional Career fair
Since 2008, SEFP has facilitated a Regional Career Fair with the support and participation of area School Districts, Businesses, Development Corporations, and High-Education Technical, Vocational, and Collegiate Admissions. We want to help prepare students for the world of work and the potential to build a future locally.
Career Fairs hosted
Schools engaged
Businesses Participated
Students Impacted
2022 Regional Career fair Highlights
The 2022 Career Fair was pumped with new energy.
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11 High Schools
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277 Students
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277 Mock Interviews
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12 Colleges
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3 Armed Forces
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15 Local Businesses
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Endless Career Opportunities
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130 Push-ups
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2 new employees
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16 Volunteers
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From Our Participants
Each year we ask for feedback from our schools, students, and various booth presenters. We continue to be encouraged by what they share.
“1st year attending in my role. Great job. There are other business professionals that I know would be excited to have a booth and engage students.”
“The mock interviews are the most engaging and useful part of the experience.”
“The Career Fair brought in Local Businesses that are successful and were willing to share their story of how you can be successfully and stay local and HAVE A GREAT CAREER!.”
“I was really nervous about the interviews and didn’t know what to expect. But it wasn’t bad at all. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and think the school should keep coming.”
want to participate?
We are always looking for new schools, businesses, and career paths that students can engage with and explore. Share your information below to connect with SEFP.