Rosetown commits $500 to support Sun West Career Fair
By Ian MacKay
ROSETOWN — The Town of Rosetown will once again support the Sun West School Division’s upcoming career fair, committing $500 to help sponsor the event and promote municipal career opportunities.
The Roads to Success career fair is scheduled for May 7 and is expected to draw approximately 650 students, primarily from Grades 10 and 11, from across the division.
The school division invited the town to participate either as a sponsor or by promoting careers in municipal government. At the previous fair in 2024, the town shared a booth with several surrounding rural municipalities, interim Chief Administrative Officer Amanda Bors told council during its Feb. 2 meeting.
Bors said students showed strong interest in learning about the qualifications required for positions in public works, administration and water treatment. The town also used the opportunity to promote lifeguard training.
According to event organizers, the fair encourages students to take a broad view of career development — encompassing employment, education, volunteerism, family roles, leisure interests and wellness.
Exhibits and presentations will cover a wide range of topics, including workplace safety, apprenticeships and trades, agriculture, entrepreneurship, scholarships and financial planning.
Coun. Jan Coffey-Olson suggested the town use funds allocated in the budget for entertaining dignitaries to help sponsor the event. Council agreed to proceed with a $500 sponsorship.
“It is huge; it brings a lot of people into our town,” Coffey-Olson said.