Two Brimfield students combine academic excellence, involvement in extra-curriculars, and work-based learning. They are taking advantage of the region’s WBL opportunities to explore careers, to gain hands-on experience, and to get a head start on college with dual credit.

Heath Moore, a junior, is enrolled in Project Lead the Way and hopes to continue his engineering education at MIT or Milwaukee Tech. Heath really loves the hands-on experiences in PLTW, making models and completing projects. He enjoys Mr. Thomas’s teaching style allowing students to explore projects and learn on their own, but be open and available when students need assistance. Heath found the computerized model train project using Auto Desk Inventor challenging, but fun. Heath is involved in Cross Country, Track, musical productions, and Scholastic Bowl, while maintaining a 4.01 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Heath says of PLTW, “Anyone who is interested in an engineering career should seriously consider PLTW. It is a fantastic way to explore an engineering career.”

Logan Dunne is a starting linebacker on the Elmwood-Brimfield Trojan football team this year, as well as being involved in weightlifting, track, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Youth for Christ Youth Group during his senior year at Brimfield High School. He is excited about Construction WBL because he enjoys working outside; doing hands-on projects; meeting new people; and making contacts at the apprenticeship schools. He also really likes the new tool sets students received, but was even more enthusiastic when speaking of Deb Johnigk, the Construction WBL instructor. Logan enjoys her real world examples and applications of course content. He said she is a good speaker and keeps the students engaged and attentive in class.

Logan says that, “Construction WBL will give you a great opportunity to see what is out there in the construction industry. It will help you decide which trade you want to go into and overall help you work on skilled projects by teaching you the skills of the trades.” Logan is considering a career in construction, but is also interested in physical therapy. Participating in WBL has given Logan a chance to explore careers and gain a better understanding of the skilled trades.