Kelli Migues from the Burton College of Education at McNeese State University visits with students Dailin Petre and Collier Bergeaux on Thursday during an eighth-grade Career Fair at Welsh-Roanoke High School. The students were able to explore career options, training programs and post-secondary education paths offered by local businesses and colleges. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Local realtors Chelsey Orgeron and Breanne Canerday of the Orgeron Group at Bricks and Mortar Real Estate discuss the real estate industry with Avery Galley and Josie Vanness on Thursday during an eighth-grade Career Fair at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School. Students were able to learn more about potential career paths and job opportunities. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

American Press Advertising Director Kim King and Marketing Consultant Bryce Carter speak with Hailey Davidson and Audrey Davis, eighth-grade students, about potential career opportunities in the newspaper industry, on Thursday during the annual Career Fair at Welsh-Roanoke Junior HIgh School. The goal of the fair is to encourage students to start considering their futures and what they might want to do after they graduate high school. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office Deputy Thomas Gatte speaks about law enforcement careers with Sanaa Lyons and Halle Bertrand on Thursday during the 3rd annual Eighth Grader Career Fair at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School. The career fair gave students the opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from many local businesses. colleges and organizations offering jobs, training and educational opportunities. (Doris Maricle / Amerian Press)

Acadian Ambulance Emergency Medical Technician Jack Pretzer answers questions from eighth-grade students Gabe Penn and Andrew Givens on Thursday during a Career Fair at Welsh-Roanoke Junior. High School. Dozens of local businesses and colleges attended to share information on job training, positions, salaries and more. (Doris Maricle / American Press)