The first-of-its-kind career exploration center opens in the Fox Valley

GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- A building on Fox Valley Technical College`s campus is helping middle and high school students find their career paths.

The Community First Career Exploration and Financial Literacy Center held an open house event in Grand Chute Wednesday.

The center will offer STEM-related and financial literacy programs for students in grades four through 12, throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

Inside the building, participating businesses in the area have their own storefronts, which teach students about the types of jobs they offer and need.

Michael Frohna, president of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, says students will be able to come and experience what it’s like to live in a real economy, find out what real jobs exist in the area and how to prepare for those jobs...    ...more