 Coming to Bradford on April 18th from 3pm until 5pm, the community is hosting a young adult job fair featuring 60 companies, organizations, unions and more looking to talk with future leaders about possible job opportunities. After four years of not hosting this event, last year the Young Adult Job Fair was brought back to the community with one big goal in mind: to help students find job opportunities they didn’t know were there. Last year, the event was hosted in the cafeteria of Indian Trail High School. This year it will take place in the auditorium of Bradford High School, located at 3700 Washington Road in Kenosha. Through multiple sponsors, students between the ages of 16-24 in the community have the opportunity to learn more about apprenticeships, practice interviewing, and possibly find a job or internship opportunity in a field they’re interested in. There will be 8-10 different unions attending the event, some of those including: Painters & Allied Trades Union, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and Ironworkers Local 8. This is great for students who are looking into going into work right away rather than attending a 4 year university. It is also beneficial for students in high school as well as colleges in the area looking to gain experience within the field. With over 50 different jobs and even more openings, there’s something for every student walking through the doors. Some highlighted companies and organizations include: Six Flags Great America, Goodwill Talentbridge LLC., Educators Credit Union, Kenosha YMCA, and so many more! Positions range from lifeguards, sales associates, welders, security, and some internship opportunities as well. How to Get Involved
 Article written by Megan Maurer Communications Intern Carthage College Published by the Kenosha News  Building Our Future seeks to help Kenosha County’s children not only succeed in early childhood & K-12 education but also post-secondary. The Inspire Southeast Wisconsin program, commonly referred to as Inspire, is changing the way students think about and prepare for both their post-secondary education and careers. “Inspire is the platform that allows employers to connect directly with the schools,” says Brooke Infusino, KABA’s Director of Talent Development. The online platform allows students and educational staff to explore career paths within companies throughout the region. The Inspire program is active in seven counties in the Southeast region alone, and, this year, is being piloted in Kenosha County at Lance Middle School and Tremper High School. Through the Inspire program, employers can interact with students both online and in person. A simple way to get involved is for a company to create a company profile with information about what they do and the type of career opportunities within. “It’s the link between education and business,” Infusino says. Employers may also designate career coaches, which allows employees to interact and answer students’ questions regarding specific career pathways and job functions. Employers also have options to offer real-world, career-based learning experiences to middle and high school students, such as internships, employer panel discussions, youth apprenticeships, company tours, and job shadowing. These meaningful experiences are an important part of career exploration for youth. “[Sixty-four percent] of students identified personal experiences as having the greatest influence over their career decisions,” according to a report from the Manufacturing Institute, a non-partisan affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. If you or your company are interested in learning more about Inspire Southeast Wisconsin, please visit their website or contact Brooke Infusino, KABA’s Director of Talent Development. How You Can Help Let’s help our youth prepare for their future careers and post-graduation plans. Consider:
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