Career Adventures Day

About this event

Dayton Metro Library’s seventh annual Career Adventures Day (CAD) will take place at the Main Library Tuesday, November 3-Thursday, November 5, from 9:30 am-12 pm. More than 1,200 middle school students are expected to attend from Brookville, West Carrollton, Trotwood-Madison, Northmont, Mad River, and Dayton Public Schools.

Designed for middle school students, this half-day field trip features interactive exhibits, an opening speaker, and opportunities for one-on-one conversations with local employers, higher education institutions, and representatives from some of the region’s most in-demand industries, helping students explore future career possibilities.

Through hands-on experiences, students gain exposure to a variety of industries as they begin planning their educational and career pathways through secondary education and beyond. Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) Career Navigators, professionals who help connect students’ interests and aptitudes with potential career paths, coordinate the field trips and tie the experience back to the school day, while DML’s Youth Services staff support visiting students.

“Preparing young people for success is what the Library does,” said Allison Knight, DML’s Youth Services and Programming Director and event organizer. “Career Adventures Day is just one way we support students in our community by helping them learn about the opportunities available to them in the future.”

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in recruiting industry partners. Featured career fields include:

• Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics

• Healthcare and Public Service

• Information Technology

• Entrepreneurship and Design

• Arts and Culture

“Most partners participate for all three days of the event, which is a tremendous demonstration of their commitment to both the Library and the young people in our community,” Knight said.

CAD 2026 is planned and sponsored in conjunction with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery County Educational Service Center, with generous support from Enterprise Roofing, Kettering Health Network, and the City of Dayton Department of Water.

For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/CareerAdventures or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.