VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) welcomed nearly 400 elementary and middle school students to campus for the third annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Students had opportunities to take part in 27 different classes that featured projects, experiments and presentations from area professionals representing different careers and industries. Sessions ranged from “Fun with Chemistry” to “CAN You Build it?” and “Career Paths in Aviation.”
Marketplace for Kids is designed to promote entrepreneurship and career awareness among 3rd-8th graders. VCSU hosts one of several education days put on across the state by the Marketplace for Kids organization.
“Valley City State University was pleased to host the third annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day,” said Larry Brooks, VCSU Vice President for Academic Affairs and one of the organizers for Thursday’s event. “This yearly event encourages area youth to explore careers, think creatively, solve problems, and fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship.”
Thursday’s event included more than 400 students, teachers and chaperones from six regional schools. A total of 20 different businesses or entities were represented in the 27 classes put on by presenters.
Total attendance included about 575 people with volunteers, speakers, presenters and attendees.