RHS Hosts Job Fair with Big Opportunities and Big Ideas

Richfield High School was buzzing with energy this week as students explored exciting summer job and internship opportunities at our annual Job Fair. Dozens of local employers and community organizations set up booths in the gymnasium, ready to connect with Spartans eager to gain experience, build their résumés, and earn some summer cash.

From part-time positions at local businesses to internships in IT, students had the chance to explore a variety of career paths. But the highlight of the event? The Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab—also known as the Big Ideas Truck.

Parked right outside the school, the Big Ideas Truck brought hands-on, high-tech career exploration directly to our students. With virtual reality simulators, students could try their hand at welding, operating a crane, or maneuvering an excavator. Others had the chance to suit up in real safety harnesses and learn more about careers in the skilled trades.

“We’ve been exploring different trades in my Career Exploration class,” said RHS teacher Nate Edwards. “And the Big Ideas Truck does a great job of giving students a real-world glimpse into jobs they might not have considered before. Seeing their faces light up as they tried the different activities was really incredible.”

The Big Ideas Truck visit was made possible through the generous support of the Spartan Foundation and the Assistance League, whose commitment to opening doors for our students continues to make a lasting impact.

Programs like this not only help students see what’s possible but also helps them to connect what they learn in the classroom to the the real world. Whether students walked away with a job, an internship, or a new passion for a future career, the Job Fair was a win for everyone involved.

To learn more about the Big Ideas Truck and the careers it showcases, visit bigideasusa.org.