Jan. 25, 2024-- High School North hosted an impactful and enriching Career Day yesterday, bringing together students and professionals from various fields and industries.

The event aimed to provide students with insights into diverse career paths, and guide them in making informed decisions about their future. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to attend sessions led by professionals in fields such as law enforcement, education, business, arts, banking, finance, insurance, marketing, law and medicine. The sessions provided an opportunity for students to engage directly with local industry experts, ask questions, and gain practical knowledge about potential career paths.

More than 700 students and nearly 50 guest speakers participated. Guest speakers enjoyed refreshments from Thyme for All Seasons were available courtesy of a TR Education Association PRIDE grant.

"We are thrilled with the success of our first Career Day," said teacher Melissa Kwiecinski who, along with Media Specialist Kodi Sohl, coordinated the event. "Providing our students with exposure to a wide range of careers is crucial in helping them make informed decisions about their futures."

The event received positive feedback from both students and participating professionals.

“Many students expressed gratitude for the eye-opening experience, and professionals were impressed by the enthusiasm and curiosity demonstrated by the students,” said Sohl (below).

More than 700 students and nearly 50 guest speakers participated. Guest speakers enjoyed refreshments from Thyme for All Seasons were available courtesy of a TR Education Association PRIDE grant.

"We appreciate the support of our community and the professionals who generously shared their time and expertise," said Kwiecinski. Those organizations included:

• Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
• Toms River Police Department
• High School North administrators
• Ocean County Vocational School teachers
• Ocean County Artists Guild
• Dattoli Voice Overs
• Ricky Riccardi (author)
• Community Medical Center Foundation
• New Jersey Institute for Disabilities
• Gyumolcs Insurance Agency, LLC
• OceanFirst Bank
• Comparion Insurance Agency
• M&T Bank
• Five Star Painting of Toms River
• Brilliant Environmental Services
• Narcissus Florals
• Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC
• Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce
• Goldstone Realty
• MonettiStandard PC
• Community Health Law Project
• Activate Physical Therapy
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy Jillian Guilmette
• Thyme for All Seasons Catering
• Toms River Education Association
• Toms River Regional Schools Central Printing
• High School North security, secretarial staff, and custodians