By: Nancy Bonds, Director of Communications
Bañuelos, Bowie, and Travis Elementary School students recently participated in Careers on Wheels, a dynamic program that directly brings career exploration to students through hands-on, real-world experiences. With vehicles, tools, music, and enthusiastic professionals on site, students had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers without leaving their campus.
Bañuelos Elementary students learn about careers with the Baytown Fire Department. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
At Bañuelos Elementary, students experienced an exciting mix of learning and fun as they rotated through interactive career stations featuring a wide range of community partners. With music and energy provided by 97.9 The Box, students were fully engaged while meeting professionals from the Baytown Police Department, U.S. Postal Service, Sam’s Limousine, Frank’s Collision Repair, Baytown Collision Center, COLT, the Harris County Public Library, and more. Even Buster the Bus made an appearance! From emergency services and public transportation to media and mechanical trades, students got a close-up look at how these professionals serve the community while having a blast along the way.
Bowie Elementary students learn about careers with the Public Works Department from the City of Baytown. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
Bowie Elementary also brought career day to life with visits from Covestro Industrial Park Baytown, which showcased an impressive boom lift, and the City of Baytown and GCCISD Maintenance Department. Students explored vehicles and equipment used daily in essential city services and met real-life heroes like firefighters, EMTs, and even a few horses, all while learning how different careers help keep Baytown safe, clean, and connected.
Travis Elementary 4th graders Caleb Wilson, Lathan Lackey, and Alan Watson learn about careers with the Police Department from Officer Vanessa Bocanegra. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
Over at Travis Elementary, more than 25 different careers were represented, along with three Goose Creek CISD school buses and the district’s beloved Buster the Bus. Students rotated through career stations featuring animal shelters, service pets, trades professionals, and city employees. With each stop, they asked questions, explored tools of the trade, and discovered new possibilities for their future.
These impactful events were made possible thanks to the collaboration of campus school counselors and student success specialists, who played a vital role in planning, organizing, and coordinating with community partners to ensure a smooth and meaningful experience for every student.
Goose Creek CISD remains committed to fostering early college and career readiness. By connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences, Careers on Wheels empowers students to dream big, explore boldly, and begin building the foundation for their future.