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. To see photos and video of previous expo's visit our GALLERY.
- 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.
- Dr. Ben Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Rosa Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer, Contracts & Child Care & Youth Program Manager, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Christine Allen, Workforce Development Director, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
- Heather Blount, CTE Specialist, ESC Region 17
- Dr. Stacy Caviel-Watson,-M.Ed.,Ed.D, College & Career Readiness Specialist, Lubbock ISD
- Danny Soliz, Director of Business Development, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Lisa Rivera, Chief FinancialOfficer, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Tiny Linsley, WIOA Youth Director, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Dr. Kara Martinez, Dean of Lubbock Downtown Center, South Plains College
- Katie Martin, Recruiter, Covenant School of Nursing
- Tiny Linsley, WIOA Youth Director, Workforce Solutions South Plains
- Dr. Jay Warnick, Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, South Plains College
- Gus Ramirez-M.Ed, Academic Advisor - Education
- Sarah Allen, CTE Director, Lubbock-Cooper ISD
- Ira Flores, CTE District Coordinator, Frenship ISD
- Amy Baker, CTE District Coordinator, Lubbock ISD
- Sue Hendrix, Financial Aid Officer, Covenant School of Nursing
- Scotta Knight, Educational Specialist - Counselor Solutions and School Improvement, ESC Region 17
- Janie Ramirez, Executive Director, South Plains P-20 Council
- Monica Aguirre, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Texas Workforce Commission
- Melissa Seale, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Texas Workforce Commission
- Dr. Cindy Miller, Assistant Professor of Family & Consumer Sciences Education, TTU College of Health & Human Services