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DPS61 to hold College and Career Week March 17-20

By Lindsay Romano Mar 10, 2025 | 9:33 AM

March 10, 2025 – Decatur Public Schools will host College & Career Week events at all DPSschools March 17-20, 2025. This week-long series of events aims to immerse students from all educational levels in exploring and engaging with various career opportunities available after graduation. 

On Monday, March 17th, DPS high school students will be visiting students at the DPS middle schools to talk to students about the future at part of the Pathway to Success.

The following day, on Tuesday March 18th, there will be a “Rep Your Alumni Day” where DPS alumni will visit their former schools to talk with students. There will also be a career fair at MacArthur High School for local employers offering part-time, summer, and full-time jobs for students from 1pm to 2:30pm.

On Wednesday, March 19, DPS hold a Dress for Your Dreams Day, where students are encouraged to dress up like their future desired profession. 

Thursday the 20th will be “Your Future Is In Your Hands Career Day” with Career and Military guest speakers from different professions.  The day will also include a Career Fair at Eisenhower High School from 1pm to 2:30pm for local employers offering part-time, summer, and full-time jobs for students. There will also be Touch A Truck events at various schools with differnt business and vendors.