Discover the People Who Make Our Communities Work!
Ages 7–12 | Seven-Week Friday Enrichment Series
What does it take to keep a community running? From firefighters and healthcare workers to engineers, artists, business owners, and countless others, every community depends on people with different skills and talents.
Career Fair Fridays: Community Helpers introduces students ages 7–12 to the exciting world of careers through hands-on exploration, conversations with working professionals, and engaging activities.
Meet Our Community Helpers
Discover a variety of professions, learn what different workers do each day, and explore how their work helps people and strengthens our communities.
Real-World Career Connections
Meet community professionals, ask questions, and hear firsthand what makes their jobs interesting, challenging, and meaningful.
Hands-On Career Discovery
Participate in interactive activities inspired by different professions, encouraging curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Introduction to Money & Everyday Life
Explore age-appropriate concepts such as earning money, needs versus wants, saving, and how different jobs help people provide for their families and communities.
Students will have the opportunity to share their favorite career discoveries and what they've learned about the people who help our communities.
The showcase is tentatively planned for the week of February 23, 2027, with the exact date to be announced.
Dates: Fridays, January 8 – February 19, 2027
Duration: 7 weeks
Ages: 7–12
Location: Sweet Potato Academy, Prairieville, Louisiana
Showcase: Week of February 23, 2027 (date TBD)
Children are naturally curious about the world around them. This program transforms that curiosity into meaningful learning by connecting familiar community roles with real people, practical skills, and hands-on experiences.
Every career has a purpose. Every community needs helpers. And every child has something valuable to contribute.
Discover the People Who Make Our Communities Work!
Ages 7–12 | Seven-Week Friday Enrichment Series
What does it take to keep a community running? From firefighters and healthcare workers to engineers, artists, business owners, and countless others, every community depends on people with different skills and talents.
Career Fair Fridays: Community Helpers introduces students ages 7–12 to the exciting world of careers through hands-on exploration, conversations with working professionals, and engaging activities.
Meet Our Community Helpers
Discover a variety of professions, learn what different workers do each day, and explore how their work helps people and strengthens our communities.
Real-World Career Connections
Meet community professionals, ask questions, and hear firsthand what makes their jobs interesting, challenging, and meaningful.
Hands-On Career Discovery
Participate in interactive activities inspired by different professions, encouraging curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Introduction to Money & Everyday Life
Explore age-appropriate concepts such as earning money, needs versus wants, saving, and how different jobs help people provide for their families and communities.
Students will have the opportunity to share their favorite career discoveries and what they've learned about the people who help our communities.
The showcase is tentatively planned for the week of February 23, 2027, with the exact date to be announced.
Dates: Fridays, January 8 – February 19, 2027
Duration: 7 weeks
Ages: 7–12
Location: Sweet Potato Academy, Prairieville, Louisiana
Showcase: Week of February 23, 2027 (date TBD)
Children are naturally curious about the world around them. This program transforms that curiosity into meaningful learning by connecting familiar community roles with real people, practical skills, and hands-on experiences.
Every career has a purpose. Every community needs helpers. And every child has something valuable to contribute.
