“Life After School: A Career Conversation & Dinner for Teens” goes Wednesday at the Central Library Branch.
Kingston Frontenac Public Library is inviting teens and their families to explore future career paths at a special event on Wednesday, May 13.
“Life After School: A Career Conversation & Dinner for Teens” runs from 4 to 7 pm at the Central Branch at 130 Johnson St., offering a relaxed space for youth to learn about a wide range of professions.
Meagan Gilpin, the teens and new adults services librarian tells us what to expect.
The evening begins with a career mixer, where attendees can meet professionals from fields like healthcare, law, skilled trades, technology, and the arts, and ask questions about education, day-to-day work, and career journeys.
None of this would be possible without the Library's Teen Advisory Group which inspired and developed this event as Gilpin reports.
A free dinner and panel discussion will follow the mixer, featuring local experts sharing insights into today’s job market, along with a live Q&A.
One of the main benefits of the evening is the recognition that teens face a lot of stress today says Gilpin.
Organizers say the event aims to help young people discover new possibilities—whether they have a clear plan or are still exploring. The event is free, and no registration is required.
For more details go to kfpl.ca.
Listen to our complete conversation with Meagan Gilpin below.
Story by Brian Turner
