AOP Showcase

 

What is the AOP Showcase?

The AOP Business and Industry Showcase is an event that brings all eighth graders and seniors from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties to the Anderson County Civic Center to explore industries and businesses in the area. 

All eighth-grade students are required to complete an Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) during their eighth-grade school year.  By attending the AOP Showcase, students are given an opportunity to learn about the different career clusters and opportunities that are available to them when they graduate.  Students meet industry leaders and learn about that industry and what it takes to work there.  Many industries have hands-on displays to allow students to experience some of the technology, machines, and tools that are used daily in that job.

As a senior, students are ready to take the next step in their journey, whether that be college, technical schools, or straight into the workforce.  The AOP Showcase allows the seniors in the AOP region to visit each industry and business they are interested in and hopefully make meaningful connections that could lead to a future job. 

The AOP Business and Industry Showcase brings the students and employers together to impact the future workforce in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AOP Showcase benefit the students?
  • Offers exposure around career opportunities.
  • Allows students to talk with a variety of industry leaders, which allows students to have a more clear idea of what their future may look like.
  • Offers an opportunity to meet industry leaders in the area who have current positions available as well as an interest in discussing an internship.

How does the AOP Showcase benefit the Industries?
  • Offers an opportunity to meet with large groups of students over a period of two days rather than hosting multiple tours throughout the year.
  • Allows for them to share job opportunities with students who may be ready for employment. 
  • Opens the door to have discussions about the possibility of an internship. 

Which grade levels are able to participate?

8th, 11th, & 12th graders

Date: October 16-17, 2025

Location: Anderson County Civic Center

Setup: October 15, 2025

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About us

The AOP Business and Industry Showcase offers students in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens County an opportunity to explore the different career paths available to them in the future.

All eighth graders must complete an individualized graduation plan which guides their career path as they move into high school. The AOP Business and Industry Showcase allows them to see firsthand, the different career paths in their counties, hopefully helping them in their decision as they complete their IGP.

This year, all 11th grade students attending career clusters, as well as seniors from all high schools, have the opportunity to visit the showcase as well.