Ironwood High Schoolers Attend Career Fair

Local businesses and organizations connect with students at Gogebic Community College event.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:00am

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Hundreds of high school students from the Ironwood area attended a Career Fair held on March 4th at the Lindquist Center gymnasium of Gogebic Community College. The event, organized by the Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District, U.P. Michigan Works!, and the college, featured representatives from local businesses and organizations eager to share information and opportunities with the attending students.

Why it matters

Career fairs like this one provide valuable exposure and networking opportunities for high school students, helping them explore potential career paths and connect with local employers. This event reflects the community's commitment to supporting the next generation of workers and leaders.

The details

The Career Fair allowed students to interact directly with representatives from a variety of local businesses and organizations, learning about different industries, job requirements, and potential career opportunities in the Ironwood area. Attendees were able to gather information, ask questions, and make connections that could help guide their future educational and professional decisions.

  • The Career Fair took place on March 4, 2026.

The players

Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce that organized the Career Fair event.

Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District

The school district that partnered with the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to host the Career Fair.

U.P. Michigan Works!

A workforce development organization that collaborated with the event organizers.

Gogebic Community College

The college that hosted the Career Fair in its Lindquist Center gymnasium.

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The takeaway

Events like the Ironwood Career Fair help connect local students with potential employers and industries, fostering the next generation of workers and leaders in the community.