The South Plains Career Expo is the largest event of its kind in West Texas. More than 4,000 high school juniors and seniors in this region are invited to explore potential career opportunities that match their interests and strengths. Hosted by Workforce Solutions South Plains, the annual expo brings together industry, education, and community to prepare high school students for college and career success. View the Career Video & Expo Photo Gallery.
The following individuals serve on the South Plains Career Expo Advisory Committee to help guide the success of this event. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Danny Soliz at danny.soliz@spworkforce.org:
- Industry and community exhibitors offer information on career paths and on choosing appropriate postsecondary education.
- The South Plains area includes comprehensive information on college and career readiness, financial aid and higher education opportunities. Representatives from area colleges meet with students to determine the next steps in helping them achieve their future career goals.
- Resumes are encouraged as a pre-event classroom activity and for interaction with exhibitors. Businesses are encouraged to market their summer internships during the Expo. The Lubbock Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management also hold mock interviews.
The following individuals serve on the South Plains Career Expo Advisory Committee to help guide the success of this event. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Danny Soliz at danny.soliz@spworkforce.org:
- Christine Allen, Workforce Development Director, Lubbock Economic Development Association
- Heather Blount, CTE Specialist, ESC Region 17
- Pam Brown, Guidance Director/CTE Coordinator, Lubbock-Cooper ISD
- Stacy Caviel-Watson, College & Career Readiness Coordinator, Lubbock ISD
- Rosa Hernandez, Contracts, Child Care & Youth Program Manager, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Sandra Hester, External Affairs, Workforce Solutions South Plains, Committee Chair
- Kara Martinez, Dean of Reese Center, South Plains College
- Cory Powell, Director of Mentor Tech, TTU Institutional Diversity
- Wendi Weitman, Texas Tech University College of Education, Generation TX/South Plains Closing the Gap P-20 Council
- Erin Rea, Strategic Planner, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Danny Soliz, Director of Business Development, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Kirsten Smith, Recruiter, Covenant School of Nursing
- Jay Warnick, South Plains College
- Debbie Smith, CTE Director, Lubbock-Cooper ISD
- Jill Berset, CTE Director, Lubbock ISD
- Ira Florez, CTE Coordinator, Lubbock ISD
- Amy Baker, CTE Director, Frenship ISD
- Corina Reyes, Counselor, Lorenzo ISD
