Midway Hills Academy hosts first job fair since pandemic

  • A pair of Midway Hills Academy students sit on a stretcher as they wait for students inside Atrium Health Navicent’s ambulance to finish their tour.
    A pair of Midway Hills Academy students sit on a stretcher as they wait for students inside Atrium Health Navicent’s ambulance to finish their tour.
  • A student uses a stethoscope to listen to the paramedic’s heartbeat while three other students observe.
    A student uses a stethoscope to listen to the paramedic’s heartbeat while three other students observe.
  • Participants of the job fair were able to see multiple types of service dogs in action and learn how handlers work with these dogs.
    Participants of the job fair were able to see multiple types of service dogs in action and learn how handlers work with these dogs.

    Where else but the Baldwin County School District are you likely to see a labrador wearing a bomber jacket on a normal Friday morning? That was the scene on March 22 at Midway Hills Academy, where students spent the day riding ambulance stretchers up and down, getting their hair done, and learning about the incredible array of professional pathways available to them through their public education.

    Midway Hills Academy hosted its first job fair since the global pandemic, marking an important milestone under the leadership of first-year principal Terri Carty.

    This event brought together professionals from across Baldwin, showcasing a wide range of career paths from construction and academia to nursing, and even working with service dogs.

    It was a hands-on, interactive day designed to bridge the gap between education and real-world professions, offering students a unique opportunity to explore future career possibilities.

    Under Carty’s guidance, the fair transformed the academy into a dynamic learning environment. Students engaged in immersive experiences, such as touring emergency vehicles and suiting up as firefighters, activities that brought the realities of various professions to life.

    Additionally, the inclusion of cultural and creative activities like hair braiding illustrated the school's commitment to showcasing a diverse array of vocational paths, emphasizing personal expression and the arts.

    Story & photos by Eric Jones, School & Community Relations Coordinator