KILAUEA n- Students clambered up an R. Hurst Excavation company dump truck, and eagerly made it into the cab as they got an opportunity to experience what it takes to be a construction truck driver Friday when Kilauea School hosted
KILAUEA n- Students clambered up an R. Hurst Excavation company dump truck, and eagerly made it into the cab as they got an opportunity to experience what it takes to be a construction truck driver Friday when Kilauea School hosted its annual career-day event.
Richard Hurst was one of about two dozen presenters who visited classes and talked about their professions, with his big rig one of the stars of the show. Professionals answered questions from students about different options available to them in the work world.
Megan Ohlen was one of the student escorts, and got an even closer look at one career, as she got to handle a stuffed albatross for the visiting Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge park ranger who brought along the bird as a prop for her presentation.
Mark Cole was the escorts’ favorite, though, his career as a product designer intriguing the students who were hypnotized by his shoe inventions.
A beekeeper went beyond the career boundaries as students were given a lesson in science and biology as well, as they had a close-up view of an actual hive during the honey-harvesting stage, and experienced the smoke that is used to camouflage the human scent of fear bees can sense.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24 is the Waimea High School career day, when the gym becomes a marketplace of career exploration from 8 a.m. The Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School career day is this Friday, Feb. 27.
