Explore Your Future at Career Craze 2026

Hosted by PPI, Stober Drives, Inc. & Mitsubishi

Do you ever wonder how things are made? This session will give you insight into the exciting careers available in manufacturing! You’ll begin the day by touring the Mitsubishi plant, next you will travel to Stober Drives. At Stober Drives, you will tour the plant and get a firsthand look at the manufacturing of a part while learning about the many careers, not only in production, but throughout the plant. You will be amazed at the many interesting aspects of work in manufacturing. Daily Tours!

Hosted by Trevor Applegate

Students will learn computer programming techniques to create their own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art by snapping software blocks together using a kid friendly product called Scratch. Scratch is a computer programming language specifically designed by MIT to serve as a good first programming language. It teaches basic computer skills, mathematics, and computation, creativity, systematic reasoning and team collaboration. Computer programming is used in software development for increased efficiency in many industries including business, healthcare, entertainment, auto, and energy systems.

Hosted by Kevin Woodruff

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure to learn about Aviation Maintenance careers? Aviation Maintenance Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the flying public’s safety? FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) are at the forefront of maintaining the safety and efficiency of aircraft. You will visit the hanger at the Fleming/Mason Airport in Mason County to see just how the MCTC students learn how to be great mechanics! You can learn to fly a remote-controlled airplane! Daily Tour!

Hosted by Theresa Mynheir

Are you interested in hair styles and make-up? Do you like to paint your fingernails? If your answer is yes, this is the class for you! Come and learn about the exciting career of a Cosmetologist! You will discuss different hair styles, updos, and create awesome nail art with funky colors! To finish the day, you will get to tour a hair salon. Come and join us for a day full of beauty and fun! Daily Tour!

Hosted by Nicole Jackson

Are you the babysitter kids call fun and parents call responsible? If you answered yes, you share a lot in common with people who work with children. In this session, you will learn more about early childhood education, get to tour early childhood facilities that kids will enjoy. You will also talk to professionals who work in the field. Daily Tour!

Hosted by Dallas McKinney

Interested in public service work…perhaps firefighting, law enforcement, a lawyer or judge or even the cost guard? In this action-packed session, you will visit the police department and tour the fire department to learn basic first aid. There will be other visits along the way. Daily Tours!

Hosted by MCTC Instructors

A walk through the healthcare system from emergency recognition through recovery. Come and join the Health Science division to learn more about the healthcare field and the courses that are offered through the MCTC campuses. We will discuss the role that each of the courses plays in educating the providers you see in your community. You will also have the opportunity to practice and learn some basic skills in how to recognize and handle emergencies that you may face. Daily Tours!

Hosted by Mason County Extension Office

Learn about culinary careers through this hands-on cooking school. We will cover safety in the kitchen, nutritional facts, cooking techniques, and dietary information to assist the students in making good choices for a healthy lifestyle. Students will prepare multiple dishes, learn cooking techniques such as sauté, and other culinary skills. The class will also include tours and/or experiences with chefs and bakers. Daily Tours!

Hosted by MCTC Staff

Interested in a career in journalism, radio, advertising, communications, writing, or publishing? We will tour the Ledger Independent and WFTM to learn about the newspaper and radio industries. Daily Tours!

Hosted by Mason County Extension Office & Fleming County Ag Agent

Explore career opportunities in agriculture! The day’s events in agriculture will cover learning what a high tunnel is and the benefits, visiting a deer farm, and visiting the local Southern States. Daily Tours!