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Business Partnership Award

CONNECT Academy's Business Partnership Award recognizes our business partners who hire our students to participate in a work-based learning experience through CONNECT Academy's Level 5 or Level 6 internship experience.  Award recipients have partnered with Muskego-Norway School Districts CONNECT Academy for either 3 consecutive years or have hired 5 or more students in a single year.  Congratulations to all our Award recipients. 

CONNECT Academy Partnership Award Recipients

  • Wisconsin Coil and Spring('24)
  • Wendy's-Muskego ('24)
  • Walgreens-Janesville/Moorland('24)
  • Tri-Town Heating and Air Conditioning('24)
  • Tres Loco('24)
  • Target-New Berlin('24)
  • Target-Franklin('24)
  • Taco Bell-Muskego('24)
  • Sunrayz Tan('24)
  • St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School-Muskego('24)
  • Moorland Road Golf Center('24)
  • Midwest Stairs and Iron('24)
  • Lakeview Trap & Sport Club('24)
  • Kohl's-Muskego('24)
  • Hales Corners Lutheran Church and School('24)
  • Gingerbread House('24)
  • Dick's Sporting Goods-Southridge ('24)
  • Culver's-Muskego ('24)
  • Cousin's Subs-Muskego ('24)
  • CAM Tech, Inc ('24)
  • B & T Landscaping('24)
  • Goodwill-New Berlin('24)
  • Andy's Ace Hardware('23)
  • Aquatics Unlimited('23)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings('23)
  • Bass Bay('23)
  • Jimmy John's('23)
  • Pops('23)
  • Kelly's Bleachers Wind Lake('23)
  • McDonald's - Muskego('23)
  • Muskego Animal Hospital('23)
  • Muskego Tire & Auto LLC('23)
  • Milk Can('23)
  • Panera Bread('23)
  • Sendiks('23)
  • Walgreens - Janesville/Racine('23)

Testimonials

"The boy in the red shirt that asked me several questions was very much into it.  He had some good questions.  He was also the first one to come shake my hand and say thank you!  If he wants a job in a few years, please let the teachers know to send him our way!” Steve Janke, President of Brelie Gear

Good afternoon, I just had my afternoon, I just had my meeting with Liam M. He answered all the interview questions with great responses. Shook my hand firmly upon arriving, had great posture, and took time at the end of our interview to ask me a few questions. I was impressed with his performance given the mock situation. Matt Stachowiak- Project Manager -Bulski Building & Remodeling.

We have been hosting 2 clinical groups for CNA students from Muskego High School this week, and they will finish up their required clinical hours in our facility next week. I have had the opportunity to interact with and observe both classes and just wanted to personally reach out to tell you how impressed I have been with these groups of young ladies. More than the technical skills they are exhibiting, it’s their kind, upbeat, and caring attitudes that have really stood out. You can be very proud that they are representing Muskego High School well. Jon Stankevitz - Co-Owner/Administrator - Golden Years

I wish something like this existed when I was in high school. When taken advantage of, the opportunities presented by CONNECT Academy provide kids with a direction in choice of classes, choice of 4-year vs. tech school vs. apprenticeship, and choice of major/minor declarations, etc. Kudos to Jim Michlig, his work through CONNECT Academy, and the Muskego-Norway School District for their support of this program. They make learning fun and easy, which is almost a guarantee for success, and something we at the police department are proud to be a part of! Jeff Sartorius - Community Resource Officer, Muskego Police Department

The Muskego Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with CONNECT Academy as we strive to support workforce development. Over the past five years, our business members have been amazed and excited at the opportunities to connect with students. These young people form the backbone of our future business community. The mentoring possibilities encourage business owners/managers to hire and support the community locally. We look forward to a continued relationship and positive career development within Muskego. Krisann Durnford - Executive Director, Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce


Employer Responsibilities

  • Contact Mr. Michlig with any concerns or questions re: student
  • Complete the required initial registration forms
  • Complete two semester employee evaluations - S1 and S2
  • Complete all end-of-program paperwork

Note: students will not get high school credit if the paperwork is not complete

Employers of Youth Apprentice Additional Expectations

  • Youth Apprentice students must complete registration and training agreement
  • Youth Apprentice employers will receive a checklist to close the student out of our MHS program. Students can or should continue working after the work agreement with MHS/CONNECT and the State is completed

 

Best Practices for Business Partners to Engage Students


Interested in becoming a business partner?

Complete this form or Contact Jim Michlig, College, Career and Experiential Learning Coordinator, at james.michlig@muskegonorway.org.

  • James Michlig
    • James Michlig
    • College, Career and Experiential Learning Coordinator
    • (262)971-1790 Ext. 4550
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