The Dysart Unified School District is hosting another career and college expo for students and parents so families can explore opportunities to pursue in high school and after graduation.

The free event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Dysart District Office, located at 15802 N. Parkview Place.

The expo will highlight Dysart’s Career and Technical Education programs, West-MEC, colleges and universities and military representatives.

“This is a great way for fifth through 11th grade students and their parents to get hands-on with all of the career pathway classes and programs offered at Dysart Schools,” district officials wrote in a news release.

Details can be found at dysart.org/CTEexpo.

Businesses and organizations that are interested in hosting a booth at the event to highlight a college or career pathway can call 623-876-7991 or email thom.luedemann@dysart.org.

Dysart Schools currently offer 19 CTE programs at its four high schools.

Program options include automotive technology, culinary arts, digital animation, digital photography, education professions, emergency medical services, engineering, film and TV production, fire science, graphic design, JROTC Army, lab assisting, law and public safety, marketing, nursing services, software and app design, sports medicine, stagecraft design and production and technology device maintenance.

Dysart Schools CTE is currently working with Sun Health, Banner Health and the city of Surprise through partnerships and to provide students with extended learning opportunities and internships.