AHS Career Fair Grows, Offers a Mix of Ideas from Military, Medical, More

High school students from across Langlade County learned about opportunities in the military and in the various trades, discussed higher education and even raced against the clock in a pit crew contest.

Antigo High School hosted its annual career fair on Thursday, expanding the event to fill the Sheldon Fieldhouse and inviting students from Elcho and White Lake as well.

Angie Wickersheim, left, instructional coach and community outreach coordinator for the White Lake school district, discusses career opportunities at Antigo Zeon with Susie Kubacki.

“White Lake brought approximately 50 students, and Elcho brought approximately 25 students, so over 1,000 students made their rounds,” Bree Kratz, high school counselor, said.

Principal Clint Rogers, who manned the microphone for the morning, said the event provided an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the various careers available in their hometown.

He noted that several additional businesses joined the fair this year, including Walmart, Insight FS, which brought a fertilizing simulator, and the Air Force, which arrived with a jet turbine. “All who participated were amazing,” Kratz added.

The event brought the opportunity for companies to network with their peers and we as discuss industry wants and needs with students and teachers.

Those participating included:

Air Force, National Guard, Navy, Marines, Army, Antigo Vet. Clinic, Northwoods Vet Clinic, Nicolet College Jump! Start,

Headwaters Inc., the Bay at Eastview, State College of Beauty Culture, Edward Jones, Aspirus Langlade Hospital, U.S. Census Bureau, Walmart, AVAIL,

Antigo Fire Department, City of Antigo Police Department, County Materials, Carpenter’s Union, CoVantage Credit Union,, Unified School District of Antigo,

InclUSA, Aging & Disabilities Resource Center, Midstate Independent Living Choices, Neuske’s, Sartori, Blackwell Job Corps, NTC Disability Services, NTC- Antigo, Langlade County Economic Development Corporation,

Volm Companies, Waukesha Bearings, Amron, Top Brass Inc., Agra-Industries, Nicolet Plastics, Zelazoski Wood Products, Brickner’s of Antigo, Insight FS, NTC Wood Technology Program, Jay-Mar Inc., North Central Health Care, Antigo Zeon, Mosquito Squad, TMG, Kretz Lumber, and Greenheck.

Source: Antigo Daily Journal