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Local Students Explore Careers and Opportunities at Davie High Career Expo

Jeanna Baxter White
on April 13, 2025

Collage of students at the Davie High Career Expo. Booths showcase various organizations, including fire services and educational institutions. Attendees engage with exhibitors, exploring diverse career opportunities in a bustling indoor and outdoor setting.


30+ Businesses & Organizations Connect With Over 550 Students at Davie High

Davie County High School welcomed more than 550 students to its annual Career Expo on April 8th. Designed to build connections between students and local employers, the event showcased the wide range of industries and career paths available right here in Davie County.

Opening Doors to Local Career Pathways

The Career Expo had several key goals:

  • Help students explore the many industries and career opportunities in Davie County
  • Identify and support the future workforce needs of the community
  • Align educational offerings at Davie High and Davidson-Davie Community College with local business needs
  • Share credentialing and employment requirements with students
  • Introduce multiple programs at Davidson Davie Community College that students can complete for FREE through Ignite Davie. 

“Our goal is to provide information on all options regarding education and career opportunities for the students of Davie County,” explained Alyse Wooldridge, career development coordinator. “It is imperative we have a positive, collaborative relationship with the community college and businesses in our community in order to ensure the future success of our young people.”

At the Davie High Career Expo, local students gather around a table adorned with various items like stamps, a baseball, and a model clamp. Two women enthusiastically engage with the young attendees as they explore potential career paths.
At a Career Expo, the Premier Realty NC booth, adorned with their signature tablecloth, features two women showcasing blue keychains and informational flyers. Beside them is a Lowes Foods banner. Nearby, local students from Davie High explore opportunities at another table on the left.
Two representatives stand behind a table displaying promotional items and hard hats at a Career Expo, geared toward students. A banner for Magnolia Construction is visible on the left in the bustling indoor setting, with industrial equipment in the background.
Three people stand smiling behind a table adorned with brochures, pens, and candy, inviting students to explore exciting careers. Donning name tags and colorful uniforms, they represent Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist amidst the bustling environment of a Career Expo.
Local students from Davie High gather around a booth at the Career Expo with a banner that reads "The Future is Agriculture." An image depicts someone examining plants in a field, while pamphlets highlighting agriculture-related careers are scattered across the table.
A man and a woman stand smiling behind a table covered with promotional materials for Davie County Recreation & Parks at the Career Expo. The table has flyers, brochures, and plastic cups, and there are signs seeking local students as volunteers.
Two women stand behind a booth at the Career Expo. The booth displays various educational materials and promotional items, including brochures, containers with exhibits, and a banner labeled "NC Cooperative Extension," all designed to inspire local students from Davie High.
Three people gather around a table strewn with brochures and pamphlets on fire safety, hinting at the guidance offered by the Davie County Fire Marshal's Office. Posters displaying fire escape information catch the eye, as students eagerly explore potential careers in this vital field at the Career Expo.
A woman stands behind a table with an "IGNITE DAVIE" tablecloth, pamphlets, and pens, representing the Davie High Career Expo. The scene is lively indoors at the event with local students in the background and a large plastic lifeguard float on the right.
Local students gather around a green tractor parked on a road. Two individuals are snapping photos as part of the Davie High Career Expo. A nearby booth displays a sign about environmental construction and services, all beneath a partly cloudy sky.
Three people stand behind a table adorned with brochures and an axe handle at the Career Expo. A "Now Hiring" sign featuring a QR code catches the eye, while a fire truck is parked in the background. They are outdoors near a brick wall, ready to engage local students from Davie High.

Community Collaboration in Action

Thirty local businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions participated in this year’s event, taking the time to speak with students and showcase the diverse opportunities available in our region.

Wooldridge expressed her appreciation to the participants. “Without our community partners, events like yesterday would not be possible,” she said. “I’ve already heard from several students who plan to take advantage of opportunities they learned about during the expo.”

Participating organizations included:
Aquatech
Atrium Health
Central Carolina Seeding
Chick-Fil-A
Davidson-Davie Community College
Davie County Cooperative Extension
Davie County Fire Marshal
Davie County Parks and Recreation
Davie County Schools
Davie County Sheriff’s Office
IGNITE DAVIE
Jim Shaw ACE Academy
Landmark Construction
Lowe’s Foods
Magnolia Construction
NC Criminal Justice Fellows Program
Premier Realty
Rise
Stanford Manufacturing
State Employees Credit Union
Town of Mocksville
U.S. Army
U.S. Marines
University Dental Associates
War Eagle Credit Union

A crowd of local students, mostly teenagers from Davie High, fills the school hallway. One student in the foreground sports a green "Nike" shirt. The scene is lively as conversations buzz about opportunities at the Career Expo.

Keep the Momentum Going

While the 2025 Career Expo has wrapped up, the opportunity to connect with Davie County’s future workforce continues. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to stay involved year-round.

For more information on how to engage with students or participate in future events, contact Alyse Wooldridge at wooldridgea@davie.k12.nc.us or 336-751-5905 ext. 5117.

About Jeanna Baxter White

Jeanna Baxter White is a writer and the editor of the Davie County Blog. Relentlessly curious, she loves hearing and retelling the stories of Davie County. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends or curling up with a good book.
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