More than 2,500 students attend annual Career Tech Expo

More than 2,500 high school students attended the Fresno County Office of Education’s annual Career Tech Expo on Oct. 14 at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The event provided students insight into the various careers and educational opportunities available through the many trades and training facilities in Fresno County.

Students participated in hands-on outdoor exhibits, including welding, sheet metal cutting, operating a scissor lift and navigating a truck-mounted motorgrader. Inside, more than 140 business and industry booths offered information to students.