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Career fair opens youths’ eyes to new opportunities

Career fair opens youths’ eyes to new opportunities
Above (l-r), students Noelle Teschner, Taya Rakovec and Lizzie Lindner of Loyal High School have a seat in the Life Link III helicopter that was on site at the Clark County Business-to-Business Expo and Career Fair at Clark Electric last Wednesday. To left, Nash Neumann of Granton High School tries on some protective gear from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Below, students try out a healthcare job simulation using virtual reality headsets provided by North Central Wisconsin Area Health Education Center. Students worked through a guided five-minute simulation, such as performing an EKG or filling a prescription, to explore potential interest in a healthcare career. At bottom left, Granton students (front to back) Brady McConkey, Kennedy Young and Grace Verhalen hear from Jeff LeCount of Camp Victory veterans retreat center in rural Greenwood.
Career fair opens youths’ eyes to new opportunities
Above (l-r), students Noelle Teschner, Taya Rakovec and Lizzie Lindner of Loyal High School have a seat in the Life Link III helicopter that was on site at the Clark County Business-to-Business Expo and Career Fair at Clark Electric last Wednesday. To left, Nash Neumann of Granton High School tries on some protective gear from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Below, students try out a healthcare job simulation using virtual reality headsets provided by North Central Wisconsin Area Health Education Center. Students worked through a guided five-minute simulation, such as performing an EKG or filling a prescription, to explore potential interest in a healthcare career. At bottom left, Granton students (front to back) Brady McConkey, Kennedy Young and Grace Verhalen hear from Jeff LeCount of Camp Victory veterans retreat center in rural Greenwood.

By Valorie Brecht With 344 youth in attendance, the Clark County Business-to-Business Expo and Career Fair at Clark Electric brought high schoolers from around the co...

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