Occupational Outlook Handbook - information about earnings, training, education, and job descriptions

Jung Personality Test - what is your personality type

My Next Move - what do want to do for a living

Career Based Learning Experiences - InspireWI is a digital platform providing students with a wide variety of career-based learning experiences

• Nicolet students can explore the Virtual Library by career cluster and view virtual job shadows and/or interviews with professionals in specific fields.  Students can also register for upcoming interactive live virtual events with employers.

My Next Move - comprehensive site offering opportunities to help in deciding future career through exploration and learning about different career pathways 

Career OneStop- Career exploration, exploring training/education, job search planning and local services to support employment

2026-2027 Highlights of Internships & YAs - includes the main steps to take to enroll in the Internship or YA class fall/spring 2026-2027

Guidance for Nicolet Students to obtain an Internship or YA - this is a step by step designed specifically for Nicolet students that breaks down each element of what a student needs to do in the process of working toward obtaining an internship or Youth Apprenticeship—- many additional resources are embedded as links within the guide

Youth Apprenticeship (YA) at Nicolet - now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year!

• Application found here

Trades Apprenticeship Opportunities with LiUNA (Construction Trades Union)

Student Development Internship Program State of Wisconsin Student Development Internship Program

• Paid positions within the state for seniors who are enrolled in a post secondary education program

PMSMCA 2026 YA Interview Day—-April 15, 2026 for students interested in Mechanical Career Pathways (HVAC, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Steamfitters, Sprinkler Fitters, Electrical, Fire Protection)

• Students interested must complete an application

• Further details on the event may be found here

Laborers Local 113 Apprenticeship Open House March 23rd 5:30-7:00

• Building Advantage and Laborers Local 113 invite high school students, parents, and educators to discover the exciting career paths available to you through union registered apprenticeship.

• Register here

Heavy Metals PAID Summer Camp

• PMSMC for a PAID ($23/hour) designed to introduce high school students and recent grads to union careers in the building trades.

Department Of Workforce Development

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of WI - https://www.abcwi.org/apprenticeship/

Milwaukee  Building and Construction Trades Council - information on building trades and apprenticeships.

Milwaukee Public Library Teen Internships - Has teen internship programs for high schoolers (16-18) focused on library work, requiring applications and a grade report

Arts Internship Program - A paid summer program for high schoolers seeking experience in arts-related roles.

Blue Lotus Center Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program - apprenticeship program specifically for neurodiverse individuals

DVR (Department of Vocational Services)---state agency dedicated to supporting individuals with all forms of disabilities with obtaining and maintaining employment throughout adulthood—--three specific resources within the DVR site are linked above

ADRC Milwaukee County—Focus on closing gaps and getting students enrolled in services that can transition with them into their adult life—17.5 is best time to apply

Transition Planning Guide for Youth: Preparing for Life as an Adult -through the Department of Health & Human Services—-a comprehensive guide to all parts of transition (employment, education/training, independent living, recreation/leisure and health/wellness)

IPS Individual Placement & Supports —a division of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services that acts as a supported employment model helping people with mental health and substance abuse disorders find and keep jobs of their choosing

Current Employment Opportunities—these are updated periodically and include any local business who has asked us to share positions that they are interested in hiring students - while not listed as an internship, it is possible one of these could be turned into one

Long Term Volunteer Opportunities Related to Career Pathways

Healthcare

Short Term Volunteer Opportunities

Nicolet Specific

Community Based