Salem High School Hosts ‘Connect Today, Lead Tomorrow’ Career Fair Thursday
Fourth Annual Career Fair features 40-50 small businesses, municipalities, military wings and more for SHS students
SALEM (Apr. 14, 2025) – The Salem High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Department will host the ‘Connect Today, Lead Tomorrow’ 2024 Career Fair Thursday, Apr. 17, from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Field House.
The Career Fair is expected to feature between 40-50 partner companies and representatives from Salem, the North Shore and Greater Boston seeking conversations with Salem Prep, New Liberty Innovation School and SHS students regarding careers, internships and other possibilities.
“We are calling on local businesses, industry leaders, and community partners to join us in shaping the future workforce by engaging with our students through this dynamic and meaningful opportunity,” said Mario Sousa, CTE Director and Co-op Coordinator. “We’re looking for business partners to showcase their industry, recruit future interns or employees, or simply support career readiness. Their participation will make a lasting impact on our students.”
Similar to last year, students will engage in a scavenger hunt involving partner companies to spark discussion.
A live list of partner companies committed to attending is available on the CTE website page, ranging from small and local businesses, the U.S. military, automotive groups and several City of Salem municipalities.
The Career Fair supports the District’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan, particularly the core value of elevating education and providing students opportunities outside the classroom. SHS and Salem Public Schools are committed to providing students and graduates educational opportunities leading to advantages for their post-graduation years, whether they involve attending college or joining the workforce.
Visit the CTE web page to find out more about the 10 tracks of study offered by the SHS CTE program.
About Salem Public Schools
Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Our leaders and our teachers are all passionate about education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement with equity and social-emotional needs as the lens we view all of our work through. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools staff serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Salem Public Schools enrolls approximately 4,000 students across its eleven schools.
