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CareerCon Helps Students Prepare for the Future

Attend the free event on Saturday, May 3

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Students can win scholarship money by attending CarrerCon. (Photo: iStock.com/Drazen Zigic

ALEXANDRIA, VA-It is beneficial to have a plan for the future. High school students can get a head start on their next chapter when they attend The Akexandria Chamber of Commerce’s CareerCon on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This free event is presented by Virginia Tech and will take place at Innovation Campus (3625 Potomac Ave.). Parents are invited too.

A flyer from Chamber ALX describes CareerCon as a “fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of career paths. Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, finance, STEM, cybersecurity, healthcare, justice and government, hospitality and tourism, or skilled trades, there’s something for everyone.”

Learn how to apply for scholarships, apply for college and grad school, establish credit, and write a resume.

Speaking of scholarships, students also have the chance to win scholarship money just for attending. The winners will be selected at random and receive part of the $4,000 in funds.

Registration is required at thechamberalx.com/event/careercon.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant and Senior Editor with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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