September, 2020
Career Pathways Newsletter
September, 2020
School starts on September 14. For all your Back to School Updates, click HERE.
WBL Career Pathways Adds Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
WBL Career Pathways looks forward to implementing another certification in the Health & Wellness Career Pathway. WBLAHS - South Campus Teacher, Katie Marsh, recently became a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification. Marsh will be able to offer certification opportunities to faculty, staff, community members, and graduating seniors who wish to pursue a career involving children. Look for training opportunities in the near future! Thank you to Greater Twin Cities United Way for making this opportunity available to our staff and students.
2020 VHEDC Rising Star Announced
Congratulations to WBL Career Pathways Navigator, Michael McGarthwaite, for being a recipient of the Rising Star Award from Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC). The award recognizes emerging young leaders in our community who demonstrate outstanding leadership both at work and in the community. Way to go Michael!
WBL Career Pathways Receives Gene Haas Foundation Grant
Manufacturing & Engineering Pathway Teacher, Joshua Dery, and WBL Career Pathways are excited to receive a Gene Haas Foundation Grant for the 2020-21 School Year. The grant will support students pursuing a Manufacturing Career after high school by offering a variety of options, such as tool kits, scholarships, tuition, relevant credentials, and related career support. Thank you to the Gene Haas Foundation for the support!
Genesys Works Hires 2 Interns
On August 18, WBLAHS Seniors, Gretel Tassah and Ly Fastner were offered paid internships at Land O’ Lakes through Genesys Works. Tassah and Fastner will attend school and participate in a 20-hour per week internship to learn a variety of business and technology skills. Way to go Gretel and Ly!
MN Trades Academy Ends on a High Note!
WBLAS acknowledges 3 WBLAHS MN Trades Academy (MTA) Graduates. Abi Lillo, Griffin Guttormson, and Joe Schrankler graduated from the honorable MN Trades Academy. Lillo is a rising WBLAHS Junior. She not only received a Perfect Attendance Award, but she also was awarded the Most Dedicated Intern overall. Guttormson is a rising Senior who will be a PSEO student at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest this year. Finally, Schrankler graduated with a Perfect Attendance Award and plans to pursue the Electrical Trades after graduation. Congratulations to all of the MN Trades Academy graduates!
A big shout out goes to Career Pathways and CTE Instructor, Dan Rossiter who led the MN Trades Academy program at WBLAHS - North Campus. Students built cribbage boards, wooden chairs, birdhouses, and DIY projects. An important component to MTA is to give back to the community. MTA Interns built a shed that will be used at WBLAHS - North Campus. Many skilled trades were needed to complete the project. Student Interns completed the hybrid internship while still creating lasting relationships. Thank you Dan and congratulations to another great year!
Get Involved!
- White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce is a HUGE supporter of WBL Career Pathways and the Business Education Network. Register HERE for the 6th annual Golf Tournament on September 11. Individuals and teams are welcome. Sign up today for a fun-filled day!
- WBLAS is accepting donations for the upcoming school year. Please drop items off at WBLAS District Center (4855 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110).
- Pump bottles of hand sanitizer (60-70% Ethyl Alcohol)
- Bleach free disinfecting wipes (hydrogen peroxide preferred) - District 624 is using Oxivir TB and Clorox With Hydrogen Peroxide.
- Disposable or washable masks
- Paper Towels
- Tissues