Careers on Wheels Day Drives Inspiration for Future Generations
Over 1,600 elementary students will get an inside glimpse at vehicle-related careers at April 30 event.
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WACO, Texas – Jane wants to be a paramedic. Billy wants to be a fireman. What did you want to be when you grew up? More than 1,600 children will receive a hands-on opportunity to explore their dream careers at Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12’s Career on Wheels (C.O.W.) Day. This event is a fun, interactive experience for young students to feel, touch and learn about various careers involving motor vehicles. C.O.W. Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30, at ESC Region 12 - 2101 W. Loop 340, Waco.
From blaring horns to buzzing sirens, the ESC Region 12 parking lot will be filled with an array of vehicles showcasing multiple careers. Operators will give demonstrations and explain what training and/or education they received. Some attractions include a bucket truck, fire engine, mobile crime lab, helicopter and Army Humvee.
“This is a unique learning experience that will introduce Central Texas students to many different vehicle-related careers,” said Chris Holecek, education specialist for ESC Region 12. “Modeling and demonstrating careers provide excellent and memorable examples for young boys and girls, and we want to encourage them that they can be anything they want to be!”
Pre-kindergarten through third grade students from the following school districts will attend: Axtell, Bosqueville, Bynum, Cedar Ridge, Foster, Jonesboro, Malone, Midway, Penelope, Riesel and Waco (Brooke Avenue Elementary and Crestview Elementary). This event is open to pre-registered schools only.
2010 C.O.W. Day Event Exhibitors/Sponsors:
American Red Cross |
City of Waco
Fire Department |
East Texas
Medical Center |
Little Caesars Pizza
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Robinson Police
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Tim Martin Ferrier Service |
B & S Port-O-Johns
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City of Waco
Park Rangers |
Educator’s Credit Union |
McLennan County Sheriff’s Department |
Shipley’s Donuts
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Tow King
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Best Buy
Geek Squad |
City of Waco
Police Department |
H-E-B
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Midway ISD
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Texas Department of Public Safety |
TYMCO
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Bird Kultgen Ford
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City of Waco Solid Waste Services |
Knife River Ready Mix |
Oak Farms
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Texas Department of Transportation |
United States
Postal Service |
Canine Companions for Independence |
Coca-Cola
Bottling Company |
KWTX Channel 10
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Oldies 95
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Texas Farm Bureau
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Chick-Fil-A
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Dr Pepper
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Lacy-Lakeview
Fire Department |
Oncor Electric Delivery |
Texas National Guard |
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For more information, contact Chris Holecek at cholecek@esc12.net or 254-297-1284. For photos or media inquiries, e-mail fmichael@esc12.net. 
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