January 2022
Career Pathways Newsletter
January 2022
Happy New Year!
This past month was full of generous donations and industry partners who are showing up for our students, staff, and local community. We are grateful for the support and couldn't do it without you! We look forward to another great year of working together to shape the future! It's never too late to get involved. Have an idea? Email jennifer.moore@isd624.org.
Northern Tool Donates $5,000 to WBL Career Pathways
Northern Tool + Equipment visited WBLAHS - South Campus on Thursday, December 9, to announce and present a donation of tools and equipment at a value of $5,000 to the school’s career and technical education programs. Included in the donation, Northern Tool provided gift cards and other items to select Career Pathway students. The donated tools for the school included items such as Klutch steel welding tables, Century by Lincoln Electric Inverter Arc 230 DC Arc Welders, and Klutch 2-Tier welding carts.
To celebrate the donation, Northern Tool worked with WBLAHS' Manufacturing & Applied Engineering class on a special project in which the students welded a metal sign for the WBLAS Bear Care Clinic. As part of Northern Tool’s 40th anniversary, the company is making contributions to several Minnesota schools through its Tools for the Trades program. The initiative encourages and empowers students to pursue a career in the skilled trades by making equipment donations.
Marshall Manufacturing Meets with Students
Thank you to Marshall Manufacturing Company for hosting another great Lunch & Learn at WBLAHS - South Campus. On December 15, 12 Career Pathway students learned all about medical devices, career opportunities, and all the different ways companies are making a difference in the local community. Students who attended are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical engineering, advanced manufacturing, or other related engineering career fields.
HB Fuller Supports WBL Career Pathways
WBL Career Pathways is honored to receive a generous donation from HB Fuller Company's Community Affairs Council in St. Paul to support exposure opportunities in WBL Career Pathways. We are planning to use the funds to bring some of our Health & Wellness Career Pathway students to the University of Minnesota's Visible Heart Lab, host a Lunch & Learn with Medtronic Engineers, and collaborate with the non-profit organization Black Men Teach to learn about how our students of color are needed in the Education Career Field. Thank you so much! Every little bit counts and every effort is being made to help our local industry partners address the unique workforce issues.
Techie Dudes Hosts IT Career Pathway Student
On December 7, WBLAHS Senior and IT Career Pathway Student, Logan Her had the opportunity to complete a network assessment with Techie Dudes. Thank you to Jeff and Erik for teaching Logan how to navigate the networks and also provide excellent customer service to the businesses you serve. Logan had a chance to troubleshoot with Techie Dudes employees and learned about the value of teamwork and communication in the IT world. Logan plans to attend Century College in the fall to complete the Transfer Pathway in Computer Science. Way to go Logan!
Let's Get These Kids Some Caffeine!
WBLAHS - South Campus, Lindsay Lamwers, Media Specialist is leading the students who are committed to opening a coffee shop at WBLAHS called School Grounds. They are so close and all they need to do is buy an icemaker. And then they are off! If you would like to support the students and/or learn more about the project, click HERE.
Thank You to:
- Steve Tuhy from Local 49 Operating Engineers for meeting with our Construction Career Pathway students about the awesome apprenticeship you offer! We can't wait to get those applications in!
- Rachel Hedden for hosting 2 more students at Summit Orthopedics! We are so thankful for your time and expertise!
- Army National Guard for buying the WBLAHS - South Campus staff holiday lunch!