Part of what makes Fortis Academy such a unique and special campus is how school leadership and staff go beyond academics and lessons. They find ways to wholistically improve students on a path to sobriety, through trips to universities to explore post-graduate opportunities and visits with government officials to learn about civic duty.
On Oct. 24, they brought career opportunities to campus through the “Career on Wheels” initiative, giving Fortis students the chance to connect with community partners and learn from those who play vital roles in everyday life. Even students from both Academic and Behavior School campuses came over to attend the fair.
The event helped inspire students and provide them with information on possible future careers, a number which involve operating vehicles. Among those were emergency medical service (EMS) professionals, truck drivers, police officers and United States Postal Service carriers.
Students also met with music industry professionals and entertainers, U.S. Army recruiters and cosmetologists, among others.
Opportunities like these inspire students to continue their educational journeys and pursue post-graduate careers.