✨ CTE Month Youth Apprenticeship Student Spotlight ✨
Meet Traylee, a Youth Apprentice shining in the Marketing and Professional Sales pathway at Walmart.
Through Youth Apprenticeship, Traylee is building real world marketing and customer engagement skills while exploring a future in professional sales. Experiences like this turn classroom learning into confidence, career clarity, and momentum.
A special thank you to Youth Apprenticeship mentor Jessica Girard for your guidance, encouragement, and support. Strong mentors help great students grow. We also extend a special thank you to Grant Sjoberg, People Partner at Walmart Stores, for supporting our Youth Apprenticeship program throughout Wisconsin.
#StudentSpotlight #YouthApprenticeship #CTEMonth #MarketingPathway #ProfessionalSales #FutureReady #ThankYouMentor
Meet Traylee, a Youth Apprentice shining in the Marketing and Professional Sales pathway at Walmart.
Through Youth Apprenticeship, Traylee is building real world marketing and customer engagement skills while exploring a future in professional sales. Experiences like this turn classroom learning into confidence, career clarity, and momentum.
A special thank you to Youth Apprenticeship mentor Jessica Girard for your guidance, encouragement, and support. Strong mentors help great students grow. We also extend a special thank you to Grant Sjoberg, People Partner at Walmart Stores, for supporting our Youth Apprenticeship program throughout Wisconsin.
#StudentSpotlight #YouthApprenticeship #CTEMonth #MarketingPathway #ProfessionalSales #FutureReady #ThankYouMentor
✨ CTE Month | Grateful for School Collaboration with Business Partners ✨
Youth Apprenticeship and CTE come to life through strong partnerships between schools and industry. We are thankful for businesses across northern Wisconsin, including the Walmart team, who invest their time, talent, and leadership to support students, educators, and future workforce development.
When employers open their doors, students gain real experience, confidence, and career direction. Thank you for being champions of Youth Apprenticeship and Career and Technical Education.
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #BusinessPartners #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady #Grateful
Youth Apprenticeship and CTE come to life through strong partnerships between schools and industry. We are thankful for businesses across northern Wisconsin, including the Walmart team, who invest their time, talent, and leadership to support students, educators, and future workforce development.
When employers open their doors, students gain real experience, confidence, and career direction. Thank you for being champions of Youth Apprenticeship and Career and Technical Education.
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #BusinessPartners #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady #Grateful
CESA #12 is Hiring!
The doors to the future are swinging wide open this CTE Month… and you are invited to walk right through them 🎓✨
Join us at the College & Career Fair as we celebrate opportunity, exploration, and the many pathways that Career & Technical Education helps bring to life for students and families across our region.
📍 Bad River Event Center
📅 February 9th
⏰ 4:00 to 7:00 PM
This event is your chance to connect with colleges, employers, training programs, and industry partners all in one place… whether your next step leads to a degree, certification, apprenticeship, or straight into the workforce.
And yes… Youth Apprenticeship will be there 👏
Stop by to learn how students can earn while they learn, gain hands on career experience, and explore high demand pathways across industries right here in our communities.
Raffles, networking, conversations, and career inspiration all wrapped into one energizing evening.
Because CTE Month is not just about programs… it is about possibilities 💼🌟
#CTEMonth #CollegeAndCareerFair #YouthApprenticeship #CareerPathways #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady #CESA12 #ExploreYourFuture
Join us at the College & Career Fair as we celebrate opportunity, exploration, and the many pathways that Career & Technical Education helps bring to life for students and families across our region.
📍 Bad River Event Center
📅 February 9th
⏰ 4:00 to 7:00 PM
This event is your chance to connect with colleges, employers, training programs, and industry partners all in one place… whether your next step leads to a degree, certification, apprenticeship, or straight into the workforce.
And yes… Youth Apprenticeship will be there 👏
Stop by to learn how students can earn while they learn, gain hands on career experience, and explore high demand pathways across industries right here in our communities.
Raffles, networking, conversations, and career inspiration all wrapped into one energizing evening.
Because CTE Month is not just about programs… it is about possibilities 💼🌟
#CTEMonth #CollegeAndCareerFair #YouthApprenticeship #CareerPathways #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady #CESA12 #ExploreYourFuture
Spotlights like this are little constellations 🌟 each one lit by a student’s courage, a mentor’s guidance, and a business partner’s belief in what is possible when classrooms open their doors to the real world.
👏 Join us in celebrating CTE Month as we recognize Brylee from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School, building skills in the Hospitality & Tourism pathway through Youth Apprenticeship at The Landing.
Brylee’s journey reflects what Career & Technical Education is all about… hands-on learning, career exploration, and confidence built one real experience at a time.
A heartfelt thank you to mentor Denny Reyes and the entire team at The Landing for investing time, knowledge, and encouragement into the next generation. Your partnership helps students connect passion to profession and classroom learning to community impact.
When schools and businesses collaborate, students do more than learn… they launch 🚀
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #CareerReady #WorkBasedLearning #HospitalityPathway #CESA12 #ThankYouMentors #CommunityPartnerships #FutureWorkforce
👏 Join us in celebrating CTE Month as we recognize Brylee from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School, building skills in the Hospitality & Tourism pathway through Youth Apprenticeship at The Landing.
Brylee’s journey reflects what Career & Technical Education is all about… hands-on learning, career exploration, and confidence built one real experience at a time.
A heartfelt thank you to mentor Denny Reyes and the entire team at The Landing for investing time, knowledge, and encouragement into the next generation. Your partnership helps students connect passion to profession and classroom learning to community impact.
When schools and businesses collaborate, students do more than learn… they launch 🚀
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #CareerReady #WorkBasedLearning #HospitalityPathway #CESA12 #ThankYouMentors #CommunityPartnerships #FutureWorkforce
The CESA 12 Regional Spelling Bee took place on Tuesday, February 3 at Northwood Technical College in Ashland. There were 18 students from the following nine CESA 12 school districts that participated: Ashland, Chequamegon, Drummond, Hayward, Hurley, Mellen, Solon Springs, South Shore and Washburn.
Michael Vanselow, 8th grader at Ashland Middle School was this year's champion with Bradley Bringegar, 8th grader at Chequamegon North Middle School in Glidden placing second. Both will represent CESA 12 at the State Spelling Bee in Madison on March 21st.
The third and fourth place finishers respectively are Ava Denny, 8th grader at Mellen School District and Avelynn Sable, 5th grader at Lake Superior Elementary School in Ashland. Both will serve as alternates for the State Spelling Bee should either Michael or Bradley not be able to participate.
Congratulations to all of the students that competed in the regional spelling bee, and best of luck to Michael and Bradley in Madison.
Sunshine, spotlights, and pathways to possibility all under one roof 🌟
We’re excited to be part of the 16th Annual Family and Youth Services Open House as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month and the powerful partnerships that help students turn interests into careers.
Stop by our area to learn more about Youth Apprenticeship and other opportunities available right here in our region. From hands on career exploration to real world work experience, YA helps students build skills, confidence, and a future workforce connection while still in high school.
Come say hello, ask questions, and discover how CTE and Youth Apprenticeship are opening doors for students across our communities.
We hope to see you there 👋✨
We’re excited to be part of the 16th Annual Family and Youth Services Open House as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month and the powerful partnerships that help students turn interests into careers.
Stop by our area to learn more about Youth Apprenticeship and other opportunities available right here in our region. From hands on career exploration to real world work experience, YA helps students build skills, confidence, and a future workforce connection while still in high school.
Come say hello, ask questions, and discover how CTE and Youth Apprenticeship are opening doors for students across our communities.
We hope to see you there 👋✨
🎓🔧 CTE Month Feature: Legendary Success Awaits!
Boozhoo, community partners and educators!
We’re excited to highlight the 4th Annual Legendary Success: Unconventional Opportunity Expo a dynamic event where career exploration meets real-world opportunity. From entrepreneurship and skilled trades to business leadership and community careers, this expo opens doors students may not even know exist yet.
📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Legendary Waters Resort & Casino
On the shores of beautiful Gaa-Miskwaabikaang
This event brings together:
🔹 Local employers & industry mentors
🔹 Training programs & entrepreneurs
🔹 Career pathway resources
🔹 Hands-on exploration for students
🌱 Join us to learn more about Youth Apprenticeship opportunities and how students can earn, learn, and build their future careers through real workplace experiences while still in high school.
💼 Vendors: Registration is open!
Use the QR code or visit the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa website and navigate to the April events calendar to sign up.
🏫 Schools Attending:
Please connect with organizers to share your estimated arrival and departure times so students can receive the best support and experience possible.
🌟 During Career & Technical Education Month, we celebrate partnerships that transform curiosity into careers and classrooms into launchpads.
Miigwech to the businesses, mentors, and community leaders who continue to stand beside our schools to make these opportunities possible.
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #CareerPathways #FutureReady #WorkBasedLearning #EarnAndLearn #CollegeAndCareerReady
Boozhoo, community partners and educators!
We’re excited to highlight the 4th Annual Legendary Success: Unconventional Opportunity Expo a dynamic event where career exploration meets real-world opportunity. From entrepreneurship and skilled trades to business leadership and community careers, this expo opens doors students may not even know exist yet.
📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Legendary Waters Resort & Casino
On the shores of beautiful Gaa-Miskwaabikaang
This event brings together:
🔹 Local employers & industry mentors
🔹 Training programs & entrepreneurs
🔹 Career pathway resources
🔹 Hands-on exploration for students
🌱 Join us to learn more about Youth Apprenticeship opportunities and how students can earn, learn, and build their future careers through real workplace experiences while still in high school.
💼 Vendors: Registration is open!
Use the QR code or visit the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa website and navigate to the April events calendar to sign up.
🏫 Schools Attending:
Please connect with organizers to share your estimated arrival and departure times so students can receive the best support and experience possible.
🌟 During Career & Technical Education Month, we celebrate partnerships that transform curiosity into careers and classrooms into launchpads.
Miigwech to the businesses, mentors, and community leaders who continue to stand beside our schools to make these opportunities possible.
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #CareerPathways #FutureReady #WorkBasedLearning #EarnAndLearn #CollegeAndCareerReady
Spotlights like this are little constellations 🌟 each one lit by a student’s courage, a mentor’s guidance, and a business partner’s belief in what is possible when classrooms open their doors to the real world.
👏 Join us in celebrating CTE Month as we recognize Brylee from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School, building skills in the Hospitality & Tourism pathway through Youth Apprenticeship at The Landing.
Brylee’s journey reflects what Career & Technical Education is all about… hands-on learning, career exploration, and confidence built one real experience at a time.
A heartfelt thank you to mentor Denny Reyes and the entire team at The Landing for investing time, knowledge, and encouragement into the next generation. Your partnership helps students connect passion to profession and classroom learning to community impact.
When schools and businesses collaborate, students do more than learn… they launch 🚀
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #CareerReady #WorkBasedLearning #HospitalityPathway #CESA12 #ThankYouMentors #CommunityPartnerships #FutureWorkforce
👏 Join us in celebrating CTE Month as we recognize Brylee from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School, building skills in the Hospitality & Tourism pathway through Youth Apprenticeship at The Landing.
Brylee’s journey reflects what Career & Technical Education is all about… hands-on learning, career exploration, and confidence built one real experience at a time.
A heartfelt thank you to mentor Denny Reyes and the entire team at The Landing for investing time, knowledge, and encouragement into the next generation. Your partnership helps students connect passion to profession and classroom learning to community impact.
When schools and businesses collaborate, students do more than learn… they launch 🚀
#CTEMonth #YouthApprenticeship #CareerReady #WorkBasedLearning #HospitalityPathway #CESA12 #ThankYouMentors #CommunityPartnerships #FutureWorkforce
Black History Month
Thank You School Counselors!
To celebrate February being Career and Technical Education Month, Mercer School congratulates Kaylee Powers fr her work with the Mercer Chamber of Commerce.
National School Counseling Week!
CESA 12 students have superpowers! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Our amazing Braille readers celebrated Braille Literacy Awareness Month in January by reading to kindergarteners, teaching classmates about Braille, and even transcribing a menu into Braille for a local coffee shop ☕📖. These students work incredibly hard to build skills that set them up for success in school and beyond—and we couldn’t be more proud to help them unlock the superpower of Braille literacy! 💙✨
Braille opens doors to independence, education, and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired. Let’s celebrate the power of touch, access, and literacy—and continue advocating for inclusive learning for all. 💪📚 #BrailleLiteracyMonth #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #BrailleIsNotObsolete
Our amazing Braille readers celebrated Braille Literacy Awareness Month in January by reading to kindergarteners, teaching classmates about Braille, and even transcribing a menu into Braille for a local coffee shop ☕📖. These students work incredibly hard to build skills that set them up for success in school and beyond—and we couldn’t be more proud to help them unlock the superpower of Braille literacy! 💙✨
Braille opens doors to independence, education, and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired. Let’s celebrate the power of touch, access, and literacy—and continue advocating for inclusive learning for all. 💪📚 #BrailleLiteracyMonth #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #BrailleIsNotObsolete
We’re proud to highlight Jackson, a Drummond High School student in our Youth Apprenticeship program under the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics pathway. Jackson has been gaining hands-on experience with Dockside Services LLC. He is learning real-world skills like safely pulling docks and lifts out of the water, equipment operation, customer service, and the importance of teamwork and reliability.
A huge thank you to Riley Welhaven for being such a fantastic YA mentor and giving Jackson the opportunity to learn and grow in the field!
We appreciate our community partners who help our students build meaningful career skills. Great job, Jackson!
A huge thank you to Riley Welhaven for being such a fantastic YA mentor and giving Jackson the opportunity to learn and grow in the field!
We appreciate our community partners who help our students build meaningful career skills. Great job, Jackson!
🌟 Spotlight on the Youth Apprenticeship Program! 🌟
Big applause to Jackie Lindberg and Wyatt Krolak for their hard work and dedication! 👏
Through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Oredockers are gaining hands-on experience, learning valuable skills, and preparing for bright futures, all while still in high school. 💪
This program is all about learning by doing and connecting classroom lessons to real-world careers. 🙌
Stay tuned for more YA Spotlights as we continue celebrating the growth and success of our Oredockers! 🎉
#OredockerStrong
Big applause to Jackie Lindberg and Wyatt Krolak for their hard work and dedication! 👏
Through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Oredockers are gaining hands-on experience, learning valuable skills, and preparing for bright futures, all while still in high school. 💪
This program is all about learning by doing and connecting classroom lessons to real-world careers. 🙌
Stay tuned for more YA Spotlights as we continue celebrating the growth and success of our Oredockers! 🎉
#OredockerStrong
🌟 Spotlight on the Youth Apprenticeship Program! 🌟
Big applause to Richard Laakonen and Jocelyn Granger for their hard work and dedication! 👏
Through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Oredockers are gaining hands-on experience, learning valuable skills, and preparing for bright futures, all while still in high school. 💪
This program is all about learning by doing and connecting classroom lessons to real-world careers. 🙌
Stay tuned for more YA Spotlights as we continue celebrating the growth and success of our Oredockers! 🎉
#OredockerStrong
Big applause to Richard Laakonen and Jocelyn Granger for their hard work and dedication! 👏
Through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Oredockers are gaining hands-on experience, learning valuable skills, and preparing for bright futures, all while still in high school. 💪
This program is all about learning by doing and connecting classroom lessons to real-world careers. 🙌
Stay tuned for more YA Spotlights as we continue celebrating the growth and success of our Oredockers! 🎉
#OredockerStrong
Youth Apprenticeship Spotlight!
Join us in celebrating Jessica Chard, a Year 2 Youth Apprentice at Northern Lights Services on the Nursing Assistant Pathway!
Jessica is doing incredible work each day, and we are so grateful to Supervisor Nolan Santikko for supporting her along the way.
Jessica’s favorite part of the job:
“Caring for the residents and being there for them.”
We are so proud of Jessica’s commitment to making a difference!
Join us in celebrating Jessica Chard, a Year 2 Youth Apprentice at Northern Lights Services on the Nursing Assistant Pathway!
Jessica is doing incredible work each day, and we are so grateful to Supervisor Nolan Santikko for supporting her along the way.
Jessica’s favorite part of the job:
“Caring for the residents and being there for them.”
We are so proud of Jessica’s commitment to making a difference!
🌟 Spotlight on the Youth Apprenticeship Program! 🌟
Big applause to Jonah Houck and Hayden Koval for their hard work and dedication! 👏
Through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Oredockers are gaining hands-on experience, learning valuable skills, and preparing for bright futures, all while still in high school. 💪
This program is all about learning by doing and connecting classroom lessons to real-world careers. 🙌
Stay tuned for more YA Spotlights as we continue celebrating the growth and success of our Oredockers! 🎉
#OredockerStrong
Big applause to Jonah Houck and Hayden Koval for their hard work and dedication! 👏
Through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Oredockers are gaining hands-on experience, learning valuable skills, and preparing for bright futures, all while still in high school. 💪
This program is all about learning by doing and connecting classroom lessons to real-world careers. 🙌
Stay tuned for more YA Spotlights as we continue celebrating the growth and success of our Oredockers! 🎉
#OredockerStrong
Program Spotlight!
