Crothersville High School’s seniors had an opportunity to participate in mock interviews with local business professionals the morning of April 22 at the school.
Nineteen of the 21 members of the Class of 2025 gained experience in interviewing. Career interests include nursing, mechanical engineering, logistics and supply chain management, computer science, electrical repair, psychology, wildlife and fisheries management, animation, photography, broadcasting, translator and tattoo artist. One also is interested in joining the U.S. Air Force, and another one wants to enter the workforce.
JCIDC would like to thank Lydia Benter with Schneck Medical Center, Rick Rotert with Cummins Seymour Engine Plant, Kristen Shaw with Centerstone, Angela van Winden with Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Tina Hacker and Yesenia Otero with Pet Supplies Plus, Olivia Whan with Olivia Whan Tattoos, Marcus Young with the U.S. Air Force and Matt Followell with Sims Bark for taking time out of their schedules to interview these students.
We also want to thank Crothersville High School counselor Katie Whitehead for helping coordinate the effort.
Crothersville High School’s Class of 2026 recently had an opportunity to shadow a business professional who works in their area of interest.
From emergency medical services to agriculture to teaching, the juniors got a glimpse into a potential future career.
JCIDC worked with school counselor Katie Whitehead to compile a list of interests from the 25 students. Then we reached out to local people who worked in those careers to pair them up for an on-the-job experience.
Rowan Sharp spent time on shift with Teia Thomas, an emergency medical technician with Jackson County Emergency Medical Services.
“It’s truly inspiring when a high school student expresses interest in a job shadow with me in EMS, and tonight, I had the pleasure of hosting Rowan on a ridealong,” Thomas posted on Facebook the night of April 11.
Sharp’s passion for nursing and nurse practitioner work, sparked by a meaningful encounter with Tory Rudolph, is genuinely admirable, Thomas wrote.
“After experiencing the world of EMS firsthand, I firmly believe Rowan has discovered a career path that aligns with her aspirations,” Thomas posted. “It was an absolute pleasure having Rowan on the truck tonight. Her bright future is undoubtedly filled with tremendous possibilities, and I have no doubt she will excel as a future EMT. Thank you, Rowan, for sharing this experience with me at JCEMS.”
Junior Baron Riley spent the morning of April 11 with Jeff Davis, a senior account manager for Premier Companies.
Davis said they began with a tour of the corporate office building in Seymour and explained some of the changes in the cooperative system over the years.
“We discussed different aspects of the cooperative and what they involve and how they contribute,” Davis said. “We went through a few of the digital platforms we use to learn and service our customers.”
Then they took a drive over to Lawrence County to evaluate a customer’s cover crop termination.
“Baron had some good questions about what we were doing, and I feel like he was evaluating how these things could fit into the idea or model of what he wants to do after college,” Davis said. “I personally enjoy trying to make young people think and help them to appreciate what opportunities they have in their lives. This can be from an occupational, family, economic or even a spiritual perspective — where are they going and how are they planning on getting there, whether it’s college, that next job, next relationship or eternity.”
From a company perspective, Davis said Premier likes to share what it’s all about and how it’s able to help customers continue to do what they enjoy doing.
“Our company can always use motivated, honest, hardworking individuals that are passionate about what they are doing,” he said. “Job shadowing and internships give us this opportunity to reach some that may have not gotten a chance otherwise.”
Juniors Grace Smith, Zoe Bowman and Jaelynn Smith all are interested in education.
Grace and Zoe were matched with Emerson Elementary School teachers Jami Kiel and Kara Thompson, respectively, and Jaelynn shadowed Trinity Lutheran High School art teacher Carrie Adler.
“We loved having Miss Smith in class today. She was so sweet,” Kiel said while sharing a photo of Grace sitting at a table with three students playing a money card game.
“Jaelynn Smith was an absolute pleasure to have visiting today,” Adler said while sharing a photo of Jaelynn in front of art made by Trinity students. “She was incredibly polite and engaging. She asked great questions.”
Nearly 1,800 students from five Jackson County high schools attended JCIDC’s annual Career College Transition Fair on April 16 at Seymour High School.
Seymour sent all of its students, from grades 9 to 12, while Brownstown Central, Crothersville, Medora and Trinity Lutheran high schools sent 20 to 40 students each.
Set up in the commons and auxiliary gymnasium, there were more than 50 booths, including education, financial institutions, health care, community services, military, skilled trades, retail and manufacturing.
Each student received a passport and had to go around to at least 10 booths to interact with business professionals and get their passport stamped, and they turned them in for a chance to win prizes provided by JCIDC and several of the booths.
Thanks to all schools, students and staff for attending. We appreciate Seymour High School for allowing us to host the event there.
Thanks to Seymour High School’s 11/12 Jobs for America’s Graduates program for having nearly 60 juniors and seniors helping with the event today.
Thanks to all of the participants for taking time to be there to interact with students and offer great activities, giveaways and drawings.
Thanks to the SHS custodial staff for helping with setup and cleanup of the auxiliary gym and commons.
This event is possible thanks to everyone who is involved. We look forward to continuing this event next spring.
Medora High School’s juniors and seniors had an opportunity to participate in mock interviews with local business professionals April 11 at the school.
Twenty members of the classes of 2025 and 2026 gained experience in interviewing. Career interests include nursing, radiology technician, physical therapy, human resources, criminal justice, first responder, landscaping, diesel mechanics, mechanical engineering, skilled trades, education, fine arts and veterinary technician.
JCIDC would like to thank Lydia Benter and Kasey Wischmeier with Schneck Medical Center, Logan Miser with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Carr Township Volunteer Fire Department and Medora Police Department, Ashwin Jeyakrishnan and Dustin Mullins with Cummins Seymour Engine Plant, Bobbi Derheimer with Medora Community School Corp., Matt Nieman with Immanuel Lutheran Church and Mandy Michaels with Brownstown Veterinary Clinic for taking time out of their schedules to interview these students.
We also want to thank Medora High School counselor Leah Young for helping coordinate the effort.
Senior mock interviews took place April 8 at Trinity Lutheran High School in Seymour.
Thirty-seven of the 39 members of the Class of 2025 participated in interviews with local business professionals. Career interests include nursing, occupational therapy, speech pathology, exercise science, radiology, biology/premed, forensics/chemistry, sports media, mechanical engineering, engineering, aquaponics, industrial/systems engineering design, welding, early childhood education, business, veterinary technician, cinematic arts and communications.
JCIDC would like to thank Lydia Benter, Rita Hollen and Holly Wischmeier with Schneck Medical Center, Chad Gray, Brad Richart and Chris Moore with Cummins Seymour Engine Plant, Matt Nieman with Immanuel Lutheran Church, Philip Roggow with Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center and Amy Birk with Seymour Animal Hospital for taking time out of their schedules to interview these seniors.
We also want to thank Trinity Lutheran High School counselor Patrick Downey for helping coordinate the effort.
For the first time, JCIDC organized senior mock interviews for Sandy Creek Christian Academy in Seymour. They took place April 1 at the school.
Nine of the school’s 10 seniors participated in interviews with local business professionals. Career interests include nursing, pharmacy, dental hygiene, military police and corrections, construction, elementary education, graphic design, photography, marketing and business management.
JCIDC thanks Kasey Wischmeier with Schneck Medical Center, Timothy Chadwick with the U.S. Marine Corps, Arin Hupp with Goecker Construction Inc., Ashley Stahl with Seymour-Redding Elementary School and Erika Malone with BK Media Solutions and Southern Indiana Now for taking time out of their schedules to interview these seniors.
JCIDC also thanks Sandy Creek Christian Academy teacher Cristy Null and students for helping coordinate the effort.
