Sparking Career Curiosity
Explore professional pathways with Career Carnival for Kids!
What is Career Carnival for Kids?
Career discovery events
Career Carnival for Kids introduces elementary and middle school students, along with family members, educators, and community members, to Career Guides in fields like health and wellness, engineering, public safety, animal care, technology, construction, marketing, financial services, and more.
Our Career Guides share their insights and experience, along with hands-on activities, demos, games, and giveaways, while kids ask lots of questions and leave with a headful of great ideas.
Games and activities
What do fun puzzles, games, and activities have to do with learning about careers? Check out our many online worksheets and join us for an upcoming event to find out!
Useful (and free!) resources
Browse our library of Career Profiles to learn about fascinating jobs and the sometimes-surprising journeys that led to them. Then, continue your career expedition by visiting the info-packed websites listed on our Career Resources page.
Meet the Career Guides
Career Guides bring their expertise and enthusiasm to every Career Carnival for Kids event and also share their insights through Career Profiles. Whether in person or online, get inspired by the work they do, learn about their daily responsibilities, and find out how they achieved their career goals.
Explore Career Paths
From accounting to zoology, which fascinating fields will spark your career curiosity? The only way to find out is to get out and explore!
Discover Your Interests
Complete a project, ask a question, add artwork to a Career Canvas, or simply bring your unique perspective to a career conversation.
See Your Potential
We showcase all sorts of careers and celebrate the many avenues to success, from college to apprenticeships to on-the-job training.