Students at EHHS had the chance to explore future careers and meet professionals during the school’s second annual Career Fair held on April 30th, 2026 in the Library Media Center! The event brought together representatives from local businesses and organizations to speak with students about different career paths, educational opportunities, and workplace experiences. Tables filled the room as students moved from booth to booth asking questions, collecting information, and learning more about careers that interested them.
The Career Fair was organized by Mrs. Heather Profetto and Ms. Patricia Robinson, who wanted students to gain a better understanding of the many different opportunities available after high school.
Mrs. Profetto came up with the idea when one of her friends, a realtor in Milford, was looking for interns and help with her leads group. A leads group is a group of local businesses who meet to discuss expansion and business opportunities.
Mrs. Profetto also said that the fair, “was about making connections with people who are doing something that you aspire to do, or you’re investigating. I hate the question, ‘what do you want to do after high school?’ Nobody knows what they want to do after high school! I changed my career when I was 50!” While the career fair can help you find things you are interested in, Mrs. Profetto said that a career fair can also help you decide what you do not like.
Ms. Robinson was proud of the Career Fair itself, but she was mainly happy with the impact it had on students. Students were able to learn about careers in healthcare, business, education, technology, public safety, and many other fields. Some businesses also discussed internships, volunteer opportunities, and the skills needed to succeed in their industries.
Ms. Robinson said “One of the students had said that they got to see a bunch of military branches at the same time… I watched some of them who then decided which [branch] was a better fit.” This impact is the reason Mrs. Robinson loves her job. She said, “This is why I’m in this position, and this job. I have certification in a couple different areas, and I have a degree in business. I could be not even working in a school, but for me, nothing else matters. Just the fact that that connection was made for that student, and that day I went home, and I celebrated that.”
Many students said they enjoyed being able to speak directly with professionals and hear real-life advice about careers they may want to pursue in the future.
“I liked learning about different jobs and hearing what people actually do every day,” said Junior Michael Datillo. “It made me think more about what I might want to do after graduation.”
The event also gave students the opportunity to practice professional communication skills by introducing themselves, asking questions, and networking with employers and college representatives.
