05/29/2026
🎉 Looking back on one of our favorite experiences from this school year — the DPS 5th Grade Industry Exploration Day! 🎉
This school year, Duncan Public Schools 5th graders had the opportunity to explore careers through hands-on experiences designed and led by our Pathways to Future Careers internship students alongside local industry professionals.
Students rotated through career clusters representing industries that help make Stephens County strong, including:
🌾 Agriculture & Animal Science
🏥 Healthcare
⚡ Energy
🏭 Manufacturing
🛍️ Business & Retail
🛠️ Skilled Trades & Construction
Throughout the day, 5th graders explored activities, asked questions, connected what they are learning in school to real careers, and discovered that there are many pathways to success. They learned that some careers require college, some require certifications or training, and all require curiosity, effort, and continued learning.
One of the most meaningful parts of the day was watching our high school internship students step into leadership roles. They spent weeks researching careers, creating displays, designing activities, planning logistics, and learning how to teach younger students. Their work gave them the opportunity to strengthen communication, professionalism, organization, and career readiness skills while making an impact on future students.
Thank you to our local business and industry partners for investing in our students and helping create experiences that connect learning to life beyond the classroom.
We’re proud of what our students created and excited to continue building opportunities that help students explore their futures early.
