Written By: VDOT

About 1,700 students will learn about transportation-related careers from about 80 employers

MANASSAS – The Virginia Department of Transportation Northern Virginia District is working to help foster the transportation workforce of tomorrow via its Transportation Career Fair Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Prince William County Fairgrounds.

About 80 engineering firms, organizations, agencies and contractors from all over the Commonwealth will give around 1,700 high school students the chance to network and learn about careers in civil engineering, architecture, technology, construction, environmental, administration and other transportation-related fields.

Many hands-on opportunities again await students, including trying equipment. There will also be giveaway, scholarship and internship opportunities.

For more information, visit https://www.virginiadot.org/novacareerfair.