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?? Fond du Lac Career Fair – Connecting Students with Future Careers! ?? This past Thursday, students had the incredible opportunity to explore career paths and connect with industry professionals at the Fond du Lac Career Fair! With a diverse lineup of 35+ employers, students engaged with experts across multiple industries, from manufacturing and construction to finance, healthcare, and beyond. ?? A huge THANK YOU to the businesses that made this event possible: ?? Participating Companies: 4imprint Alliance Laundry Systems Appleton Lathing Corporation (ALC) Aurora Healthcare Badger Liquor BCI Burke Company, LLC C.D. Smith Construction City Year Milwaukee Eagle Flexible Packaging Elkay Interior Systems Fond du Lac County Fond du Lac Waterworks Fox Valley Savings Bank Holiday Automotive Inc. J. F. Ahern Co. JP Tank Concrete Kraft Heinz Mark Cardinal Concrete Construction, Inc. Mercury Marine Metalcraft of Mayville Michels N&M Transfer Co., Inc. National Exchange Bank & Trust Northcentral Construction Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee Quad RB Royal Sargento Foods, Inc. Seneca Foods Corp Service Motor Company SSM Health Stuart's Landscaping & Garden Center The Arc Fond du Lac Waupun Police Department Wisconsin Kenworth ?? Thank you to our business partners for investing in the future workforce and giving students hands-on exposure to career opportunities! #FondDuLacCareerFair #FutureWorkforce #CareerExploration #InspireWI #CareerReady

?? Career Exploration in Action! ?? This past week, sophomores from New Holstein, Chilton, Hilbert, and Stockbridge had an incredible opportunity to explore careers firsthand at our Career Experience Event and Company Tours in Chilton! ?? ?? Career Experience Highlights: Students rotated through interactive stations with Sargento, Premier Financial Credit Union, New Holstein, Miron Construction Co., Inc., Lunda Construction Company, Milis Flatwork, and Calumet County, Wisconsin Government, engaging in hands-on activities! ?? Company Tours: Students also had the chance to visit JTD Enterprises and Worthington Enterprises to see careers up close and on-site! ???? A huge THANK YOU to our business partners for investing in the future workforce and providing students with real-world career insights! ?? #CareerExperience #HandsOnLearning #FutureWorkforce #InspireWI #CareerReady

???? Day 1 of the Arts & Entertainment Tour was a success! ??? Yesterday, students got an exclusive look into the world of arts and creativity! At The Building for Kids, they explored play patterns and even designed their own exhibits, learning how creativity shapes interactive experiences. Then, at The PAC, they went behind the scenes to see what it takes to bring a show to life—from lighting and sound to stage management and more! But we’re not done yet! ?? Day 2 is happening TOMORROW, March 12th! We’re heading to Lawrence University to dive deeper into the arts and hear from Neo Medina! ???? Don’t miss out—register now! https://hubs.la/Q03bj6PW0 #ArtsAndEntertainment #BehindTheScenes #FutureCreators #InspireWI #Day2ComingUp

?? CALLING ALL HEALTHCARE BUSINESSES! ?? ?? Looking to connect with the next generation of healthcare professionals? ???????? Want to showcase career paths in your organization? ?? Join us for the Healthcare Career Exploration Fair 2025! ?? Date: April 15th, 2025 ?? Time: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM ?? Location: FVTC-Waupaca, 1979 Godfrey Drive ?? Why Participate? ? Connect with Waupaca MS 7th graders & Surrounding High School Students ? Build your future talent pipeline ? Share career insights & inspire the next generation ?? Don't miss out! SIGN UP TODAY! ?? ?? Contact: [email protected] ?? Call: 715-258-7343 ???????? #HealthcareCareers #CareerFair #InspireTheFuture #TalentPipeline #FutureHealthcareHeroes

?? Huge Thank You to Our Fond du Lac Mock Interview Volunteers! ?? A big shoutout to the amazing businesses and professionals who took the time to help students sharpen their interview skills at the Fond du Lac Mock Interviews! Your support makes a real impact in preparing the next generation for career success. ?? Thank you to: ?? City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue ?? Fond du Lac Police Department ?? Eagle Flexible Packaging ?? Kondex Corporation ?? McNeilus Steel, Inc. ?? Moraine Park Technical College ?? National Exchange Bank & Trust ?? Quality Truck Care Center, Inc. Your guidance and feedback mean so much to these students, and we appreciate your commitment to their future! If you want to learn how you and your company can make an impact on students like this, comment below! #CareerReadiness #MockInterviews #FondDuLac #ThankYou

? Successful Mock Interviews at North Fond du Lac! ?? Yesterday, students at North Fond du Lac had the opportunity to practice their interview skills with local professionals! These mock interviews helped students gain confidence, refine their responses, and prepare for future career opportunities. A HUGE thank you to the incredible businesses that volunteered their time to support the next generation of workers: ?? Eagle Flexible Packaging ?? Evergreen Retirement Community ?? Mark Cardinal Concrete Construction ?? McNeilus Steel, Inc. ?? Moraine Park Technical College ?? National Exchange Bank & Trust ?? Quality Truck Care Center, Inc. ?? Quad ?? Stuarts Landscaping & Garden Center, Inc. ?? Vesta ?? Wabash Your support made a real impact! ??? #CareerReady #MockInterviews #FutureSuccess #NorthFondDuLac

?? Mock Interviews at Kaukauna High School! ?? This past Tuesday and Wednesday, students at Kaukauna High School sharpened their interview skills with the help of local businesses! These mock interviews provided valuable experience, boosted confidence, and helped students prepare for their future careers. A HUGE thank you to the amazing businesses that volunteered their time to support the next generation of professionals: ?? Ahlstrom ?? Arla Foods ?? ATCAM ?? Bellin Health ?? Faith Technologies ?? Fabel Repair and Collision Center ?? FINCANTIERI ?? Kelly Services ?? Kobussen Buses Ltd. ?? Miron Construction Co., Inc. ?? ProAmpac ?? STL Staffing Your support makes a real difference! ???? Are you interested in learning more and connecting with Inspire WI? Message us today! #CareerReady #MockInterviews #FutureSuccess #KaukaunaHigh

?? What’s Coming Up Wednesday: See What Inspire WI is Up To! At Inspire WI, we’re creating hands-on career experiences that connect students with industries across Wisconsin. Here’s a look at what’s coming up and how we’re helping students explore their futures! ?? March 10 & 12: Downtown Appleton Arts & Entertainment Tour We’re giving students an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at careers in the arts and entertainment industry. Over two days, students will explore: ?? March 10 - The Business of the Arts: Touring The Building for Kids and the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to see what it takes to run creative spaces. ?? March 12 - University & Artist Focus: Visiting Lawrence University and working with local artist Neo Medina to understand the journey of a professional artist. ?? March 12: Eagle Performance Plastics YA Showcase Tour Manufacturing is filled with career opportunities, and we’re giving students a front-row seat to the action! At Eagle Performance Plastics, students will: ?? Tour the facility and see high-tech manufacturing in action ???? Meet industry professionals and hear from current Youth Apprentices ??? Learn how to start their own career path in manufacturing By providing students with real-world experiences, Inspire WI is helping businesses connect with their future workforce. Want to get involved? Let’s talk! ?? Learn more about our programs and partnerships: https://hubs.la/Q0390grV0 #WhatsComingUpWednesday #FutureWorkforce #InspireWI #ConnectingBusinessAndEducation

?? 2025 MBA Facility Tours Recap! ?? A huge shoutout to the students from Beaver Dam, Dodgeland, Fall River, Horicon, Markesan, Randolph/Cambria, Rio, Waupun, and Waterloo who explored career opportunities in manufacturing through the Manufacturing Business Alliance (MBA) of Dodge County Tours! ???? These students got an inside look at some of the leading manufacturers in the area, including: ?? Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation and Mepaco ?? Breuer Metal Craftsmen, Inc. ?? Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. ?? Karavan Trailers, LLC ?? Maysteel Industries LLC ?? MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) ?? EK Machine ?? Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. ?? Schumann Printers, Inc. ?? John Deere Special thanks to the Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce and Dodge County for their support in making this event possible! These tours help connect students with real-world career paths and showcase the innovation happening right in our own backyard. ?? #FutureWorkforce #ManufacturingCareers #MBAFacilityTours #CareerExploration

?? Last week, students had the incredible opportunity to visit an ACTIVE Miron Construction job site and see construction in action! ??? They got an up-close look at the exciting world of building, learning about the hands-on work and Youth Apprenticeship (YA) opportunities available at Miron. What an amazing experience for students to see how the skills they’re learning in school directly apply to real-world projects! Thank you, Miron Construction Co., Inc., for offering this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the construction industry. It’s opportunities like this that help students build a brighter future! ?? #YAOpportunities #ConstructionCareers #InspireWI #HandsOnExperience #FutureWorkforce #BuildingTheFuture