Special career fair held at Bossier Elementary for Black History Month

Published: Feb. 23, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
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BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Students at Bossier Elementary School gathered Thursday for a special Black History Month program.

Bossier Elementary held a special career fair for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Bossier Elementary held a special career fair for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.(KSLA)

To honor the past and inspire the future, the school held a career day featuring community members working in a number of professions. Students were able to learn about different career paths and meet professionals working in the community.

Bossier Elementary held a special career fair for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Bossier Elementary held a special career fair for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.(KSLA)

School officials said it was vital to introduce the students to a diverse work force early so they will be successful, and also so they understand there are more job opportunities than just the NFL and the NBA.

Students were able to interact with police officers, Army cadets, a chef, barbers, hairstylists and KSLA News 12′s Domonique Benn.

Many other professionals from different career fields were also involved.

Bossier Elementary held a special career fair for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Bossier Elementary held a special career fair for Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.(KSLA)