JCSD Students Thrive at WCC

The past few years, students at Janesville CSD have had the opportunity to participate in classes at the Waterloo Career Center. The belief of WCC is to provide students the opportunity to explore careers with hands-on experiences helping them develop a competitive advantage to live the lifestyle they want. Janesville students have participated in the following classes at the WCC:

Construction:  Keegan Eastman, Joe Kiene, Tyler Hoodjer, Cameron Wetzel

Culinary:  Alex Oltmann, Ethan Hjelmeland, Gabe Meaney, Devin Weekly, Elijah Walters Cameron Wetzel, Trevor Dirks

Sports Marketing:  Gabe Meaney & Dawson Graham

Emergency Medical Technician:  Gayle Robinson

Early Childhood Education:  Laney Eibey

CNC Machining:  Cameron Wetzel

Marketing;  Cameron Wetzel

Graphic Design:  Mya Seegers

Drawing & Composition:  Mya Seegers

Cyber Security:  Anna Gregorsok, Elijah Walters, Jack Lindaman

Web Development;  Trevor Dirks, Elijah Walters

Senior Laney Eibey has taken multiple classes through WCC. She states, “I chose to take a variety of classes because I was trying to decide between a career in nursing or teaching. Taking these classes has helped me get field experience without having to pay for anything and it helped me make up my mind about what I want to do after high school.” Other students say the classes are fun because they are hands on. Students learn skills that can be transferred to real life application. Another students states, “The teachers make class fun and allow us to learn everything on our own with trial and error.”

The WCC has received national recognition. Recently, Representative Ashley Hinson visited the career center to recognize students who participated in the “Congressional App Challenge.” This was part of the web programming and cybersecurity classes. Hinson watched as the students demonstrated what they have been working on and talked to them about future plans.

The Waterloo Career Center holds events to recognize students’ efforts. In April, the Career Center held a Class of ‘23 Decision Day to celebrate students as they prepare for post graduation. The WCC also holds a Career EXPO and Job Fair where employers and organizations are invited to connect with high school students for summer employment, internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and part or full time positions.

Students, teachers, counselors, and parents are all raving about the opportunities offered through the WCC. Be sure to check it out!