Oxidation Technologies had the opportunity to attend the Lyon County Career Day in Rock Rapids, Iowa. At the event, about 350 high school students connected with a variety of local businesses and explored potential career paths.
The Flow
After the booths had been set up early Friday morning, the three schools in Lyon County began to trickle in. After a brief welcome and directions, students were sent on their way within their groups.
Where We Fit In
The three categories we chose to represent alongside our career paths included:
These three categories align with what we do at Oxidation Technologies.
Our Display and Demo
Students were encouraged to ask questions – and they delivered! We heard thoughtful and curious inquiries like:
These are just a few of the questions eager students brought to our booth throughout the event. While we’re always passionate about educating the public on our purpose and solutions, there’s something especially rewarding about inspiring and informing the next generation.
Food Dye Removal Experiment
We were able to demonstrate the process of removing food dye from a water solution, which helped show the effectiveness of ozone treatment. Many students were fascinated by what they described as the “magic” of ozone. We often removed the probe from the solution so students could safely smell ozone’s distinct odor, commonly described as the fresh scent after a thunderstorm. This helped students connect ozone to its natural source, lightning, as ozone is naturally created during lightning storms, which is why we often notice that smell after severe weather.
Takeaway
We were able to help guide students toward potential future career paths while also sharing the educational requirements for several of our positions. It was especially interesting to see how many students were drawn to the in-house builds and fabrication work that takes place right here in Inwood, Iowa. We also provided flyers at our table so students could keep them to visit our website and learn more about who we are and the mission behind what we do.
Overall, we had an impact on our community’s youth, and we are excited to continue our outreach and education platforms. To learn about the industry or employment opportunities, visit our website HERE!
