Taylorville schools are doing their part to help students prepare for the next phase in their lives and careers.  This fall, students will have the chance to explore potential career paths as well as universities, trade schools, and military branches.  A “career exploration day” is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29.  The next day, a college fair will take place at the THS gym from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  These events will help students make informed decisions regarding their educational and professional careers. 

Kaila Archibald and Jeb Odam are involved in the organization of these events.  They say the college fair will include helpful presentations on the college application and financing processes, but the experience for students is otherwise unstructured. 

In addition to universities, representatives from other post-secondary institutions will be on hand for students to talk to.  They include multiple branches of the military along with trade schools. 

As of the writing of this story, just over 20 institutions are registered to be at the fair.

Archibald and Odam are also preparing the career exploration day, set for October 29.  They say this excursion is just part of their wider initiative to instill career readiness in students. 

The work the counselors do at Taylorville High School has done its part in guiding students to success after graduation.  Data from the Class of 2025 show students pursued a diverse set of paths after retrieving their diplomas.

More information on Taylorville High School is available at ths.tcusd3.org.

Kaila Archibald and Jeb Odam appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show as part of our monthly Taylorville Schools Good News Segment.