Sanikiluaq (Feb 13/06) - Students in Sanikiluaq had their future on their minds last week, and they were able to get a few answers.

As part of the Baffin Chamber of Commerce's visit to Sanikiluaq, Nuiyuk school arranged a job fair. Students got to look at their options, and at least one student gained another option.

Even filling out an application is good practise, whether or not you get the job. Here, Caroline Novalinga, left, and Shoapik Sala try to put their best foot forward, working on a job application. - photo courtesy of Tim Hoyt

Sarah Kudluarok, an 18-year-old in Grade 12 student who expects to graduate in June, stopped by the Canadian Armed Forces booth. She said she thinks the military might be the way to pay for her education.

"I'm still thinking it over, but I've thought about it," said Kudluarok.

She has months to make up her mind, but one thing has her holding back.

"The wars, that makes me think," said Kudluarok.

Her desire to travel may trump any risk. She visited Korea - "it was too hot," is her only complaint - through Veteran's Affairs and would love to see the world while learning how to be a nurse.

Kudluarok wasn't the only student now facing a career choice, and that is the point, according to Nuiyuk school principal John Jamieson.

"We had 30 booths, and the gym was packed. A lot of the trade show was aimed at young people, so this was a good opportunity for them," said Jamieson.

Kudluarok wasn't the only student interested in the military.

"There was a lot of interest in the military. Several students were very interested," said Jamieson.

The delegates got to see the youth of Sanikiluaq at their creative best. The school held a Skills Canada competition in conjunction with the fair. The kids broke into teams and created sleds out of cardboard, duct tape, a paper clip and four metres of rope.

"We had 12 teams going around a quarter mile track," said Jamieson.