August 26, 2016 - Our mission statement at the California Department of Education includes the statement that together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. Career education and guidance is an important element of every school’s curriculum. We strive to assist students in making decisions which support their successful transition from school to further education or work.The California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee is holding a series of Firefighter Career Expos. These expos are designed to introduce students to a career in firefighting through activities, simulations, and displays. Middle and high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in this field are encouraged to attend. Families are also welcome to attend the expo and barbeque. All events are free and will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

• Saturday, August 27
  FCTC Livermore
  526 Commerce Way
  Livermore, CA 94551
  
  
• Saturday, September 17
  FCTC Sacramento
  2560 River Plaza Drive
  Sacramento, CA 95833
  
  
• Saturday, September 24
  FCTC San Diego
  10440 Black Mountain Road
  San Diego, CA 92126

• Saturday, October 8
  FCTC Orange
  626 N. Eckhoff Street
  Orange, CA 92868

I request your assistance in sharing the attached flyer and this unique opportunity to learn more about a career in firefighting with your principals, teachers, and student and parent communities. For more information on these events, go to the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee’s Web page at http://www.cffjac.org/go/jac/news-and-events1/news-and-events/registration-underway-for-caljacs-2016-career-expos/.

Students can preregister and find additional information on Cal-JAC’s website at http://www.cffjac.org/go/jac/ or at https://www.fctconline.org/ or by phone at 916-648-1717.

Thank you for all that you do to support students as they seek information on career opportunities.

Sincerely,

Tom Torlakson
Source: CDE