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Exploring their future

JMS, WHS students learn about different options during Career Day

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Bronson Ignacio, an employee with Insitu, educates students about drones and unmanned aircraft during career day at Washougal High School.

Bronson Ignacio, an employee with Insitu, educates students about drones and unmanned aircraft during career day at Washougal High School.

Pilot Rob Pullen shows students how pilots use special maps to determine where they are flying. He notes that GPS is used on all flights, with the maps needed only as a backup.

Pilot Rob Pullen shows students how pilots use special maps to determine where they are flying. He notes that GPS is used on all flights, with the maps needed only as a backup.

Port of Portland Police Sgt. Jeff Galloway chats with Jemtegaard students about a career in law enforcement. His canine partner, "Wwright," is trained to sniff out explosives.

Port of Portland Police Sgt. Jeff Galloway chats with Jemtegaard students about a career in law enforcement. His canine partner, "Wwright," is trained to sniff out explosives.

Jemtegaard Middle School students listen to Katie Lewis, (right)nail technician, and Kimberly Syfrett, hair stylist, talk about the benefits of a career in cosmetology. Lewis owns Beauty Temptations salon in Washougal.

Jemtegaard Middle School students listen to Katie Lewis, (right)nail technician, and Kimberly Syfrett, hair stylist, talk about the benefits of a career in cosmetology. Lewis owns Beauty Temptations salon in Washougal.

Professional musician Michael Allen Harrison shares some of his career successes with Washougal High School students. "Communication and connecting with people is what it is all about."

Professional musician Michael Allen Harrison shares some of his career successes with Washougal High School students. "Communication and connecting with people is what it is all about."

“This event expands our kids’ horizons. It is important to show them careers that require skill in science, art, physical fitness, math, reading and writing.”

— David Cooke, JMS principal

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