By Jenessa Reid
SPASH Counselor

STEVENS POINT — The SPASH Counseling Office and Career Center along with the Portage County Business Council will host the 12^th annual College and Career Fair in the SPASH field house on Wednesday, March 13 from 2-3:30 PM and from 4:30-7 PM.

All SPASH juniors will visit the fair during their eighth hour.  All students in grades 7-12 are welcome to come during the later time period.

Over 100 exhibitors are expected to be on hand including colleges, universities, branches of the military, apprenticeship programs, and area businesses.

Admission counselors, teachers, and area business owners will feature exhibits and presentations designed to assist students in learning more about programs of study, apprenticeships, financial aid, military options, careers, and more.  Mid-State Technical College will also have their bus called the “MIKE” (Manufacturing, Innovation, and Knowledge Experience) on hand.  The 40 foot RV-style bus incorporates a mobile computer lab, laser measuring system, 3-D printer and small scale Haas CNC milling machine.

“Last year we had over 1,000 attendees from Stevens Point and also from surrounding districts,” said SPASH counselor and event coordinator Jenessa Reid.  “We continue to expand the event based on the positive feedback from families regarding the information they obtain each year.  We are proud to offer this event at SPASH as it is an amazing opportunity for our students to have access to speak with representatives of over 100 post-secondary options.”

The event is free and open to all students in grades 7-12 and their families, including students from surrounding school districts, as well parochial, private, and home school students.