Event Info
2022 Words of Work
September 28-29, 2022
North Alabama’s premier hands-on career expo featuring top employers is coming to the Von Braun Center's South Hall. The event is presented by aSmartPlace and hosted by North AlabamaWorks.
While students in 8th grade have hands-on opportunities to explore career options, students in the 9th and 10th grades begin planning their pathway.
North WOW provides an opportunity for students to connect the dots and see the steps they need to take to jumpstart their careers.
What to Expect
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Industry-specific worlds are divided into zones to allow students and industry to interact with hands-on activities.
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Students who are eager to experience and explore future careers from our regional schools.
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Educators who are equipped with pre-and post-curriculum that supports tactile learning on the event day
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Community involvement from North Alabama business and industry, economic development agencies, and education
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Memory-making engagement with your future workforce
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 28
7:30a - 8:30a: Vendor & Volunteer Registration
9:00a - 2:30p: Student Tours*
4:00p - 7:00p: Launch Your Career**
Thursday, September 29
7:30a - 8:30a: Vendor & Volunteer Registration
7:30a - 9:00a: VIP Breakfast
9:00a - 2:30p: Student Tours*
3:00p - 6:00p: Vendor Move-Out
Tuesday, September 27
9:00a - 5:00p: Vendor Move-In
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*Registration required - Schools Only
**Launch Your Career is Open to Public - Job/Career Fair
School Registration
North WOW is for 8th grade public, private, or homeschool students across the 13 counties that Region 1 serves – Cobert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, or Winston County.
Public Schools
If you are a teacher in a public school at any of the systems listed, please check with your CTE Director or career coaches.
Albertville City
DeKalb County
Jackson County
Morgan County
Arab City
Florence City
Lauderdale County
Muscle Schoals City
Athens City
Fort Payne City
Lawrence County
Russelville City
Boaz City
Franklin County
Limestone County
Scottsboro City
Colbert County
Guntersville City
Madison City
Sheffield City
Cullman City
Haleyville City
Madison County
Tuscumbia City
Cullman County
Hartselle City
Marion County
Winfield City
Decatur City
Huntsville City
Marshall County
Winston County
Private & Homeschool
Vendor & Sponsors
By participating in WOW, your company will have a chance to interact with approximately 10,000+ students, educators, parents, community leaders, and others. Even though the students are in the 8th grade, they are your future workforce in just a few short years. It’s never too early to begin recruiting. In return for your participation, you are provided publicity and direct interaction with students — up-and-coming young talent preparing to choose a career path. These students are the potential pipeline for the workforce, with some entering the job market, training, or higher education in a short 4-5 years.
Volunteers
In order for this event to be successful, we need volunteers. There are several day and times available as well as tasks. If you like hanging with students, you could be an Engagement Leader or help unload and load buses or help check in schools. If you prefer spending time in the hospitality room or helping with lunch, we have a spot for you. Or you might consider volunteering to work with the vendors to make sure their needs are met. There are many volunteer roles to fill, and we will work to get you in the right position.
If you represent a media outlet and would like more information,
please contact Candace Williams at cwilliams@northalabamaworks.com.
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