Twenty-one Kauaians in various occupations took Kilauea Elementary School students to work March 2. Actually, the volunteers took their work to the school for Career Day, a morning-long session in which students learned how the adults do their jobs and
Twenty-one Kauaians in various occupations took Kilauea Elementary School students to work March 2.
Actually, the volunteers took their work to the school for Career Day, a morning-long session in which students learned how the adults do their jobs and how they became qualified for them.
Meeting in the school’s classrooms, the students asked the volunteers questions straight from a child’s innocence, including, “How much do you get paid?” and “Do you have a good boss?”
Occupations that were represented included bird breeder, nurse, firefighter, business manager, newspaper editor, police officer, farmer, doctor, fitness instructor, pigeon trainer, restaurant owner, baker, massage therapist, inventor, carpenter and goldsmith.
Debbie Pomerenk, coordinator of the event, said Career Day was introduced “in hope of sparking an interest in some of the many job possibilities that are out there. Students are educated on the different qualifications necessary for particular careers.”
“We appreciate the time and expertise” that was shared with the students, she said.
The volunteers included Janice Barrett, Janet Bilafer-Steiner, Russell Yee, Jim Psaila, Bill Troutman, Robert Purdue, Pat Jenkins, Brian Gerardo, Candace Demerin, J. Overmyer, Queenie Pezario, Dave Moore, Ruth Belmonte, John Gilleran, David and Candy Whipple, Candice Strong, Eileen Donohue, Lisa Hobbs, Steven Jure, Janet Graves and Tom Pickett.
