Education
NTHS brings industry leaders to E. J. King in Sasebo
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E. J. King Middle/High School March 4, 2026
Luke A. Danjanic, President, NTHS
E. J. King Middle/High School March 4, 2026
NTHS Students: Nehemiah King (VP), Leanne Axsom, Ja’Kiyah Cherry, Rose Johnson, Jasmine Burns (Secretary), Dylan Jones (Treasurer), Quinlan Davis, Luke Danjanic (President). Note: Romeo Afanador Corrales, a member who assisted, is missing from this photo. (Photo courtesy of Luke A. Danjanic/E. J. King Middle/High School )
Students at DoWEA Ernest J. King Middle High School in Sasebo, Japan, stepped beyond the classroom on February 19, 2026, to explore future careers during the inaugural National Technical Honor Society Career and Technical Education Fair.
President Luke Danjanic and fellow members of the school’s NTHS chapter organized the event, which brought together students with 38 industry leaders from a broad range of professions. The fair introduced students to opportunities across 26 Career and Technical Education areas of study and allowed them to engage directly with professionals working in those fields.
Veterinarian demonstration: Captain Landreth showing Sam Bell how to wrap a tourniquet on a dog, with Corporal Selby observing. (Photo courtesy of Luke A. Danjanic/E. J. King Middle/High School )
Instead of only hearing presentations, students moved through displays, demonstrations, and discussions that made career paths more tangible. Presenters explained the tools, skills, and daily responsibilities involved in careers such as healthcare, veterinary medicine, law enforcement, engineering, and business. Students asked questions, watched technical skills in action, and joined hands-on activities, making the experience more engaging and memorable.
“The careers being presented were so diverse - medical professions, veterinarians, law enforcement, construction, etc. I think this was a good way to get students exposed to the people who know how to answer the question ‘What’s a day like in this field?’,” said Engineering Aide First Class Icesis Scott of NAVFAC Far East Public Works Department Sasebo.
Navy Federal Credit Union booth with students: Representatives from Navy Federal Credit Union providing education about accounting. (Photo courtesy of Luke A. Danjanic/E. J. King Middle/High School )
That direct interaction helped students expand their understanding of possible futures. Some discovered careers they had never considered, while others strengthened or refined their existing interests. Canine CPR practice, fingerprinting, exercise planning, and other activities helped students understand how technical knowledge applies in real-world settings.
By connecting students with experienced professionals, the NTHS CTE Fair demonstrated how career exploration can build curiosity, confidence, and a clearer sense of direction. The event not only highlighted the value of technical education but also helped students make more informed decisions about their futures.