Trainee helicopter pilot Laura O'Keefe was sharing her experiences with students at the careers expo.
Photo/ Bevan Conley
Junior high school students from across the Whanganui region got hands-on work experience at the Wanganui Racecourse this week.
Virtual crime-solving, donning full military combat equipment, using power tools and doing animal health checks were some of the experiences offered by 35 exhibitors at the expo.
Whanganui High School deputy
principal Paul Turner said the expo was an opportunity for Year 9 and 10 students to investigate career and training opportunities that are available locally.
"The expo is funded by the Ministry of Education and students from high schools in Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu were all invited to attend," he said.
"We normally hold annual expos for senior students but this is an opportunity for the 13 and 14-year-olds to see what training and career options are available."
