West Aurora Weisner Center Welcomes Business Partners for Advisory Meeting and Student Mock Interviews
West Aurora Weisner Center welcomed 28 business partners on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for an advisory meeting and student mock interviews. Business partners provided input on the technical and essential employability skills needed for today’s workforce, shared current and projected hiring trends, and listened to capstone student presentations during the advisory. Following the advisory, business […]
West Aurora High School Students Participate in Mock Interviews
Nine industry professionals from Kane County Department of Transportation, Matco Tools, Mechanics’ Local 701, Midas Auto Service, Village of North Aurora and Vermeer Midwest shared their time with over 70 West Aurora High School automotive students on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Industry professionals provided all juniors and seniors with a mock interview experience. Mock interviews […]
Painters District Council 30 and VALEES Host the 7th Annual Apprenticeship Expo
Painters District Council 30 and VALEES hosted the 7th annual Apprenticeship Expo on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. 454 high school students from 22 high schools across Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and DuPage Counties attended. Construction trade union Apprenticeship Coordinators and current apprentices greeted students at booths with materials from their trades, demonstrations, and virtual reality experiences. […]