Career Connections Academy is one of Wisconsin’s largest hands-on career expos for middle school students and we need your help to make it a success! This program is designed to teach local 8th grade students about different career pathways and opportunities available in the Fond du Lac area by way of a hands-on career expo. This event impacts nearly all 8th grade students across the Fond du Lac area. This year more than 970 students will attend from the following middle schools:
Central Wisconsin Christian
Faith Lutheran
Lomira
North Fond du Lac
Oakfield
Redeemer Lutheran
Rosendale/Brandon
Sabish
St. Marys Springs Academy
St. Johns Lutheran in Lomira
St. Lukes Lutheran in Oakfield
St. Pauls in North Fond du Lac
St. Pauls Lutheran in Mt. Calvary
St. Peters Lutheran
STEM Academy
Theisen
Woodworth
More than 40 local business representatives are needed to serve as our presenters. All industry sectors are invited to participate. This is a great way to showcase your business and promote your career field. Registration Information:
In order to participate as a presenter, a business must be a Member or Investor of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, the Agri-Business Council, the Waupun Business Alliance, or an industry partner organization. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. We reserve the right to limit duplicate topics and activities. Registration is required by December 8, 2023: https://bit.ly/CCAPresenter2024
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
The event is January 9 and is hosted at Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac Campus.
The time commitment is 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Presenters will be assigned to their own classroom. Classroom rotations will consist of 20-minute blocks.
Presenters are to discuss their career for the first 5 minutes (pros, cons, employment outlook, education, etc.). The remaining 15 minutes must be used for an interactive or hands-on activity. The activity is required and is essential in helping students to connect your words to your career.
If needed, we have resources and teachers available to help you create an awesome interactive or hands-on activity, so don’t let this deter you from participating.
Presenters will share the same material up to 12 times to different audiences of students.
Groups will consist of 15-25 students per presentation, accompanied by a teacher or chaperone. Approximately 250 students will move through your room during the day.
Presenter breaks will be built into the classroom rotations. Lunch will be provided.
