Municipality Hosts Career Exploration Day for Local Students

October 17, 2025

Municipality of Inverness County Hosts Grade 10 Students for Career Exploration Day

 The Municipality of Inverness County welcomed 14 Grade 10 students from Dalbrae Academy’ s Options and Opportunities (O2) program as part of their Career Development Course, a key component in preparing students for life after high school.

The O2 program is designed to help students transition successfully from high school to post-secondary education and into their chosen career paths. The Career Development Course is the first step in this journey, encouraging students to explore their strengths, values, and interests while developing practical life skills such as decision-making, financial literacy, and workplace readiness.

As part of their course work, students spent the day with municipal staff and learning about the inner workings of local government. The visit included presentations from the Capital Projects team, as well as guided tours of the Strathlorne Recycling Facility and the Mabou Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Students also participated in a career fair held in Council Chambers, where they connected with team members from departments including Recreation & Community Wellness, Culture & Community Development, Bylaw & Enforcement, Solid Waste, Finance, Public Works, and Administration.

“This was a first for the municipality, and we were thrilled to have the students with us,” said Municipality of Inverness County Warden Bonny MacIsaac. “Our hope is that they left feeling inspired by the wide range of career opportunities available in municipal government, and that they’ll consider becoming the next generation of municipal employees.”

The Municipality of Inverness County looks forward to continuing partnerships like this one that support youth development and career readiness in the community.