The Smith County Career & Technical Education Dept. proudly announces that we will be having our first annual Dream, Discover, & Do hands-on career day for middle school students (grades 6th – 8th). We are reaching out to request your presence and expertise in providing our students an amazing opportunity for early exposure to various professions. Our goal is to inspire future dreams, improve career preparedness, and help Smith County students set meaningful goals for their future.

Event Details:

Date: May 6th, 2026

Location: Smith County Ag Center

    159 Ag Center Ln

Carthage, TN 37030

Student Attendance: 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Vendor Set-up: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Lunch Provided: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Break Down: 2:00 PM

We Provide: We will provide one six-foot table and two chairs per vendor. If you require additional room, prefer indoor/outdoor vendor space, or have a need for electricity, please indicate on the form below.

Our Request: To make this day truly impactful, we ask that all vendors have a hands-on activity related to your specific industry. We want students to see these careers “come to life” through interaction rather than just observation.

RSVP: To confirm your participation, please complete the confirmation request below by Friday, April 24th, 2026.

Link for Vendor Registration: Vendor Registration 

We are looking forward to a fantastic event and the positive impact it will have on our students, parents, and community.  If you have any questions, please contact Maeghan (munderwood@smithcoedu.net) or Lauren (lauren.davis@smithcoedu.net) by email.