Tyler Pearson is the Career and College Readiness Coordinator for the Knoxville School District.  

Pearson tells KNIA/KRLS News, “What that means. It’s my job to try and help kids figure out what they want to do with their lives.”

According to Pearson all jobs fall into six categories,1) Health Sciences, 2) Business Finance Marketing and Management. 3) Information Solutions, 4) Human Services, 5) Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and 6) Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturers.

Last year Career Week at Knoxville was held in January, this year it will be moved to March 8 and 9. The students learn about jobs and employment opportunities, not just in Marion County, but across the state and in the nation according to Pearson