Bear Day allows students to learn what the community has to offer

LAUREL — Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School held its second annual Bear Day Feb. 26 to immerse students into hands-on learning experiences.

They learned how businesses operate, experienced new hobbies, and were provided with skills needed for different types of careers.

Bear Day also helped community members connect with the students, sharing their passions and skills. Conversely, Bear Day exposed the students to assets their own community has to offer.

Sessions included: Nebraska National Guard, Citizen Soldier; Security Bank, Banking 101; Melissa Graf, Sweet Designs; Angie Hall, Decorated Cutout Cookies; Shasta Hans, Graphic Design with Adobe; Northeast Community College, Health Science; Laurel Rescue Pre-Hospital Care; Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Volunteer FireFighter; Trisha Reifenrath, Arts and Crafts; IKT, Fashion Business/Marketing; Grossenburg Implement, Diesel Mechanics/ Precision Ag; Wayne State College, College 101; Brandi Settje, Snow Day Fun; Steve Stark, Stained Glass; Andrea Johnson, Physical Therapy; CVA, Grain Handling; Hansen Bros, Automotive Technology; Citizens State Bank, Budgeting 101; Northeast Community College, Drones in Agriculture.

Organizers say they plan to move to a full day event next year and provide more opportunities for students to explore.