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Annual Career Fair
Winfield High School
Winfield R-IV School District
3920 E. Hwy 47, Winfield, MO 63389 (636) 668-8130 Fax (636) 668-8671
Mr. Jordan Palmer-Principal Mr. Andrew DeManuele-Assistant Principal
Mrs. Heidi Bauer-Counselor Mr. Sean Nanney-Counselor
Mrs. Michele Gallup-Guidance Secretary
Annual Career Fair
January 9, 2026,
Dear Community Member,
On behalf of Winfield High School staff and students, we would like to cordially invite you to participate in our Annual Career Fair on Thursday, April 16th from 8:00am – 12pm.
Our High School strives to provide our students with meaningful experiences that will enhance career readiness by providing them with the tools and pathways for their future. The Career Fair offers students an opportunity to learn more about higher education and careers they might be interested in.
As a professional, you can directly respond to student questions regarding the joys and challenges of your profession and offer them individual advice on required training and networking for their career choices. There will be two options for this event.
Set up a booth/table in the gym and students will walk around and visit each table.
Classroom presentation about your business/career. (30 minute sessions (total of 7))
Or you can choose both (a booth/table in the gym and a classroom presenter)
We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our young adults by participating in this years’ event. Please RSVP by Friday, February 27th, by emailing your completed sign-up form to michelegallup@winfieldriv.us or faxing it to (636)668-8671.
Thank you for your commitment to our students and community and we look forward to your participation in our Career Fair 2026.
Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Heidi Bauer and Sean Nanney
High School Counselors
Winfield High School
636-668-8130
Why participate and what will I do at the career fair?
Attending a career fair gives you the chance to talk face-to-face with future employees and share potential career paths they might otherwise not know about. You will be talking to students and answering questions such as:
Tell me about your career and how you got into the field?
What does your typical work day look like and what type of equipment or tools do you use?
How much money do you make?
What was your educational path to your career?
What high school courses were essential to your career?
What does your company make/do?
Does your company have any internships or job opportunities?
What is the job outlook in your career field?
It is also a way to get your company’s name out in the community.
What do I bring?
Students love giveaways!
Bring any relevant information you may have about your field and career path.
Bring giveaways—this will get students to stop and give you an opportunity to start a conversation.
Bring business cards, visuals, and a company banner to display. Anything with your logo and company information is a great way to advertise.
We have about 600 students, including the 8th graders.
What can I do to encourage students to come visit my booth?
Again, students love giveaways but another way to entice students is to have a visual demonstration. This gets them excited about what they are learning and hopefully will ask more and more questions. For example:
A chef may want to perform a food demonstration
A cosmetologist may want to show how to apply eye shadow with the latest trends.
The possibilities for creativity are endless.
How many representatives can attend?
Due to spacing limitations, we would appreciate each employer to only bring 2 representatives.
Where is the fair located?
Our fair will be held in the high school gym. If you need to unload anything please let me know in advance and either volunteer students or we will meet you in front of the high school to assist you. The classroom presentations will be held in the individual classrooms.
Where do I park?
Please park in front of the high school either in an available parking spot or around the circle. You can also park in the parking lot between the high school and middle school
When should I get there to set-up?
Guests will be able to begin the set-up process at 7:00am; the Career Fair runs from 8:00am-12:00pm. Breakfast will be provided.
We will do our best to accommodate you if you need a power source, however it is not guaranteed. There are a limited number of power outlets available so please plan accordingly. We will also provide a table and a few chairs for your set-up. Please let us know if you need anything else.