More than 200 students participated in the Aitutaki Career Expo held yesterday after a lapse of 13 years.

Two hundred and twenty-one (221) students explored the 21 booths from government agencies and private sector at the Expo yesterday.

Climate Change Cook Islands team of Celine Dyer and Melina Tuiravakai from the Office of the Prime Minister also participated in the Aitutaki Career Expo.

One of the representatives from a government agency talking to the students at the Aitutaki Career Expo held yesterday. Melina Tuiravakai/21093003

The last Career Expo was conducted in 2008.

Araura College principal Gaylyn Lockington along with her teachers, students and school committee were overwhelmed with the support, internships and employment opportunities presented during the event.

Students at the Climate Change Cook Islands booth. Melina Tuiravakai/21093006

Aitutaki Career Expo’s emcee Pitomai Solomona said that “this Career Expo and interest for recruitment for our students is so encouraging for our children, especially to know if they study hard, they have so many opportunities to work on our beautiful island paradise.”

Principal Gaylyn Lockington said: “We would like to thank all those that participated to make this event a huge success for our youth from the vendors, parents, students and especially my amazing team. Meitaki Atupaka.”

Climate Change Cook Islands also offered internship opportunities to the students from Araura College.

Twenty-one booths from government agencies and private sector were at yesterday’s Aitutaki Career Expo. Melina Tuiravakai/21093004

- Melina Tuiravakai/Climate Change Cook Islands