April 2022
Career Pathways Newsletter
April 2022
Student internship applications are officially live and we are working with a record number of local employers this summer. If you are an employer who is ready to explore this innovative approach to provide paid, experiential learning and also address your local workforce needs, reach out to jennifer.moore@isd624.org today!
McGough Construction Hosts Women In Trades Event
March was Women's History Month and WBL Career Pathways enjoys honoring future women leaders. On March 23, McGough Construction brought Civil Engineer, Emily Huberty; Architect, Andrea Hammel Wollak; and Project Manager, Katie Steele to meet with Career Pathway participants who are interested in a variety of skilled trades in automotive, architecture, design, manufacturing, construction, and engineering. They enjoyed lunch with the students, shared their career paths, emphasized the need for women in the skilled trades, and empowered the future female leaders to pursue skilled trades after high school. Thank you to Karin McCabe from McGough Construction for helping us plan such a great event!
Pictured back left to right: Karin, Tehya, Eni, Andrea, Hayley, Andrea, Katie. Front left to right: Jenny, Rosemary, Jordan, Hailey, Annika, and Emily.
WBLAHS Seniors are hopping on the Apprenticeship Train!
Congratulations to WBLAHS Senior and Construction Career Pathway student, Sam Morett for being accepted into the Electrical Apprentice program through Vinco, Inc. Sam will work as an Electrical Apprentice and get all of his schooling paid for while working fulltime with Electricians. Upon completion, Sam will be eligible to sit for the Electrical Journeyman Exam. Fulltime work + free schooling = a win-win for everyone!
Another big congratulations to 4 WBLAHS Seniors who will be joining the Buhler, Inc. team as Mechatronic Technician Apprentices. Engineering & Manufacturing Career Pathway students Kyle Thao, Hayden Wallick, Jacob Hinze, and Noah Ames Rupert were selected to participate in the 3-year full-time apprenticeship. Not only are they getting paid as fulltime employees, but they are also getting their Mechatronics Degree paid for through Hennepin Technical College and will have an additional opportunity to work 2 more years in a full-time position of their choice at the international company. WBL Career Pathways is grateful for strong employer partnerships with local companies who invest in the future workforce and help students meet their career goals. Thank you!
WBLAHS Black Excellence Club visits MN Science Museum
WBL Career Pathways is honored to provide grant funding in partnership with the Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation (VHACF) to support the Black Excellence Club's (BEC) desire to learn about STEM Careers this year. This month, the learning continued when 50 WBLAHS students visited the MN Science Museum. Students explored interactive exhibits filled with stories about sciences, cultures, discoveries, and the people who observe and analyze the world. From exhibits like RACE: Are We So Different, which shares the lived experiences and history of people of color and the science behind race, to the Dinosaurs & Fossils gallery, where fossil remains showcase the scale and biodiversity of ancient life on Earth. Yay for STEM!
Pictured left to right: Angel Joyce, Ja'Sean, and Shahd
WBLAHS Student Job Shadows at Dental Kidds
WBLAHS - Junior Derrick Thomas completed a job shadow at Dental Kidds during the month of March. Derrick is interested in pursuing a career in Dentistry and had the opportunity to meet with the staff at Dental Kidds. Derrick shared that he got to watch an infant get surgery on his gums and watched a teenager get new braces. Thank you to Dawn Hank and her Dental Team for sharing their clinic space and subject matter expertise with the students.
Derrick with the Dental Kidds Team
Ames Construction Makes a Stop at WBLAHS - South Campus
On March 23, our Career Pathway participants were lucky enough to learn with Mike Schley, Jason Klocke, and Dennis Youngberg to learn about all the amazing career opportunities that Ames Construction has to offer for the future workforce. Ames Construction offers employment opportunities in the heavy highway construction industry and employ people in mining, green energy, transportation, commercial, water, and wastewater. We look forward to continuing the collaboration with Ames Construction in the future.
Thank You to:
- Lisa Yahn from YMCA for speaking with more than 45+ 9th and 10th grade AVID Students during our monthly guest speaking series and sharing about "Y you should work for the Y."
- Tia Quirk from District 624 Communications for hosting another WBLAHS Junior for a job shadow who wants to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
- Lynnette Lancor from Century College who helped us become a CNA Testing Site for our students at WBLAHS - South Campus!