2014 Women in the Trades
MS & HS Girls Career Fair
Pre-Visit Checklist
October 2014
Dear Education Partner,
On behalf of Black Hills Energy, Kiewit, Lincoln Electric Systems, Metropolitan Community College,
Nebraska Public Power District and Omaha Public Power District, I thank for all of the time and effort
you invested so that young women could participate in the 2014 Women in the Trades, Middle School &
High School Girls Career Fair! We are excited to offer this opportunity and enthusiastic about
collaborating with industry, community, and education partners. Through the students’ participation in
the Fair they will learn more about highly-paid and highly-skilled career in the trades and engineering
they may want to consider for themselves.
Please take some time to thoroughly read through this Pre-visit Checklist. Then, please review the
information with the additional chaperones and all of the students who will be attending prior to
Wednesday, October 22nd this checklist. It contains important information that will ensure that your day
is safe, goes smoothly and that your students get the most information out of the experience.
____ WHAT TO WEAR Please remind your students about appropriate dress the day before the event.
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Denim jeans are recommended
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Students should anticipate some physical activity and situations during which they may
get dirty.
Students will be given T-shirts to be worn that day.
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An appropriate undershirt (i.e. tank top, lightweight long-sleeve shirt, or undershirt)
should be worn so that the T-shirt can be worn over the undershirt.
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To protect the feet, closed-toe leather shoes/boots with no heel or tennis shoes need to be
worn. Sandals or flip-flops are not permitted.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for individual safety. Hard hats and safety
glasses will be provided during the Check-in. All participants are required to wear PPE
throughout the day.
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Name Badge- Students will be given a packet that includes a name badge at the check-in
tent. All students and chaperones should clearly display their name badges during the event.
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Select clothing based on the day’s weather forecast. Some workshops are outside, so layers
are recommended.
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As a general rule, students should dress according to the dress codes outlined by their
respective schools, including what is appropriate and decent.
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MS & HS Girls Career Fair
Pre-Visit Checklist
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TRAVEL AND ARRIVAL
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Please plan for additional travel time in case of adverse traffic or road conditions. This will
allow students to arrive on time for the opening presentation at 9 a.m.
The opening presentation is important as it explains important safety procedures and outlines
the day’s agenda.
____ DIRECTIONS TO THE OPPD ELKHORN SERVICE CENTER
A map to the event location is attached to this packet.
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From West Dodge Road, take the 168th Street exit
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Proceed North
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Take an immediate left (West) onto Burt Street
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Continue West to North 177th Circle
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Turn right (North)
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Continue through the roundabout
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Your destination (a gate entrance) will be shortly past the roundabout. An OPPD Security guard
will be at the gate to direct you.
____ PARKING
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Please enter through the far Southeast entrance at the OPPD Elkhorn Service Center
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Please park in the lot directly east of the trailers (or as otherwise directed when you arrive).
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Your education liaison will greet you and provide further instructions. Please remain in your
vehicle until you are cleared to exit by your Educator Liaison.
____ CODE OF CONDUCT
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Students should remain with their assigned group at all times.
 Teachers and chaperones should supervise their students and address any misconduct
behaviors when observed.
 If students are in different groups, teachers and chaperones be must be accompanied by a
volunteer for safety reasons.
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In consideration of others, cell phones should be “silenced.”
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No smoking is permitted on OPPD property.
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All school campus rules apply.
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2014 Women in the Trades
MS & HS Girls Career Fair
Pre-Visit Checklist
____ LUNCH
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Box lunches and drinks will be provided.
If any of your students have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please inform your
Educator Liaison by Monday, October 20th.
EVALUATIONS
Please help us improve future career fairs by having all students, teachers and chaperones fill out
evaluations at the end of the day. We rely on your feedback to make this a fun, informative, and
relevant event for all participants.
EDUCATORS’ LIAISONS
Jamie Snyder, jlsnyder@oppd.com, 402.____________(mobile)
Metro Community College
Papillion-LaVista South
Bryan High School
Bellevue West High School
Robin Keller, rmkeller@oppd.com, 402.____________(mobile)
Careers for Kids
Ralston High School
Ralston Junior High School
OPS Career Center
Athena Roberson, asroberson@oppd.com, 402.____________(mobile)
Partnership for Kids
Boys Town
Elkhorn
Thank you, again, for the important role you played in coordinating and registering the students for the
2014 Women in the Trades, MS & HS Career Fair! Please do not hesitate to contact your Educator
Liaison with any comments, questions, or concerns.
We look forward to spending the day with you and your students on Wednesday, October 22nd!
Joyce Cooper
Joyce Cooper
Project Coordinator
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