Here is another opportunity for seniors which could either be a summer job or become full-time employment. Utility Pipeline/KNG Energy is willing to give on-the-job training, and if you look at some of the benefits, they are outstanding:
Company vehicle, tools, and fuel card
Company 401k match
Paid time off for the employee's birthday
MUCH more!
Please look at the attached flyers for more information, but seniors who are interested can call 330-498-9130 ext. 301 or email Kaitlyn Schmucker at kschmucker@utilitypipelineltd.com. They can also apply through the website - https://www.utilitypipelineltd.com/careers.
If any seniors are interested and need help with the application process, please have them set up a meeting with Brian Bratt, Career Advisor, at bit.ly/VBcareeradvising.
Bus #3 will be on a 2 hour delay due to fog.
There will be a county wide art show at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. It will be open until April 27th with the opening reception on April 5th from 6:30-7:30. We had 4 students receive awards. Rylee Johnson - -1st place in the 2D category. Samantha Wilcox - - 1st place in the 3D category. Brienna Hutchins - - Honorable Mention in the 2D category. Lillian Grade - - Honorable Mention in the 3D category.
The Children's Mentoring Connection is looking for Van Buren HS students currently in grades 9-11 to mentor VB Elementary students during the 2022-2023 school year.
Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are willing to spend up to 45 minutes once a week during the school day with an elementary student could be a great fit for this program.
How will this benefit students?
-- Students will be able to practice 21st Century Skills such as critical thinking, communication, perseverance, and collaboration.
-- Students will be able to accumulate volunteer hours toward earning their Community Service graduation seal (students need to earn two graduation seals prior to graduation).
-- Students will help an elementary student develop social skills and be better prepared for her/his upcoming school years.
-- Students will be trained to be mentors prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year and will likely be able to apply these skills in future personal and career situations.
An informational meeting is being held on Friday, April 22, from 12:15-12:45 in the Community Room. Students are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more and find out how they can apply to be part of the program. Nikki Hagerty from Children's Mentoring Connection Hancock County will be at the meeting to explain the mentoring process and answer questions. VB students who are currently acting as mentors will also be available to talk about the experiences they have had while mentoring.
If students would like to attend (students are welcome to bring their lunches to eat during the meeting, and if they read after lunch, their VB Reads teachers will be notified that they won't be there because of the meeting), they can visit https://bit.ly/VBCMC (case-sensitive) to indicate their intention to attend the meeting.
If you have questions, please connect with Brian Bratt, Career Advisor, at bbratt@vbschools.net or 419-299-3384 x407.
For this week's #VBTeamTuesday we are featuring Mrs. Foster, one of VB's 2nd grade teachers. She loves fishing, camping, and singing! She loves the tight-knit community of VB and how everyone is so kind and caring. #BeABlackKnight
Happy Monday! Episode 38 of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Evan Haffenden, a 2006 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a Commodity Manager focused on supply chain for Accuride Corporation. In the interview, Evan discusses how he ended up in supply chain even though it was never on his radar in high school, how much he has to travel in this career, what has been most rewarding in his career, and much more. Anyone interested in a commodity/supply chain career will find information relevant to getting started down that path in this episode. To watch this episode and others, please visit bit.ly/InterviewingPeople. Enjoy the show!
Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! Miss Burden and Mrs. Routson do an amazing job at running our school libraries, and keeping our kids engaged in reading! Thank you for everything! #BeABlackKnight
Do you have a child entering kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year? Don't let them miss the opportunity to participate in Camp 911 this summer and have fun while learning about safety! To register, visit @Camp911HC on Facebook. If you're interested in volunteering for morning or afternoon shifts June 20-24, contact Jessica at jhalsey@hancockph.com or Beth at ebaker@findlayohio.com.
Fantastic job to our students who participated in the Findlay Silver Blades Ice Show this past weekend! Melissa and Olivia Coutinho, Jillian Clymer, and Brianna Kimmel, you did amazing! #BeABlackKnight
Fantastic job to our students who participated in the Findlay Silver Blades Ice Show this past weekend! Melissa and Olivia Coutinho, Jillian Clymer, and Brianna Kimmel, you did amazing! #BeABlackKnight
We're deeply saddened by the loss of an important member of our community. Officer Dominic Francis will be dearly missed by his family, friends and everyone he worked to protect and serve in Hancock Co. Please keep Dominic's family in your thoughts in the difficult days ahead.
Seniors, here's another job opportunity for anyone who is 18 and looking for SUMMER or FULL-TIME employment after graduation.
Johnson Plastics Plus and Rowmark are looking for Warehouse Associates, Press/Lamination Operators, and Inspector Packagers.
The good news: There are multiple shifts available, so whether you are an early riser or a night owl, you can find something that fits your schedule.
More good news: Pay starts at $16.00/hr. plus a shift premium of $.75 for any hours worked between 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
If you have questions, reach out to Haley Hough at hhough@rowmark.com.
If you need any help applying, updating your resume, etc., please set up a meeting with me at bit.ly/VBcareeradvising (case-sensitive).
For this week’s #TBT we are taking a look back at the 2010 boys track team! #BeABlackKnight
Good Morning! Bus 17 will be 45 minutes late this afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Findlay has THREE great opportunities for students graduating this year.
1. Anyone 18 or older looking for a summer or full-time position at Freudenberg-NOK can send a résumé to HR.Findlay@fnst.com or visit Freudenberg-NOK's facility (555 Marathon Blvd., Findlay) to complete an application.
2. Applications are also being accepted for the RAMP Program through Raise the Bar. This is a 2-year program where the student graduates with an Associates Degree from Owens Community College as a Process Engineer Technician. Again, students can apply by sending a résumé to HR.Findlay@fnst.com or visiting Freudenberg-NOK.
3. Applications are also being accepted for the Maintenance Journeyman apprenticeship program in the skilled trades department. This is a 4-year apprenticeship offering candidates employment and FREE educational training. Those completing the program will receive a certificate from the college and a state certificate in the field of training. First-year students start at $17.40/hr. and will progress based on completion of program requirements to $29.00/hr. (see picture for more details). Submit your résumé to HR.Findlay@fnst.com by April 22, 2022, if you want to apply.
If any students need help updating their résumés, preparing for interviews, etc., please set up a meeting with Mr. Bratt at bit.ly/VBcareeradvising (case-sensitive).
Congrats to Grayson, Blaire, Max, & Wesley for their Positive Behavior Referrals!
#BeABlackKnight
For this weeks #VBTeamTuesday we are featuring our high school health teacher Mrs. Archer. She loves to run and has run 1 full marathon and 13 half marathons! She loves getting to watch all her students grow here at VB, and she loves the small school environment. #BeABlackKnight
Our latest video in the "Living Our Mission" video series is all about The Armory, our new student store. Some of the students and staff members that have participated in the creation of the store share what their experience has been like so far. #BeABlackKnight
https://youtu.be/Doq_LHu5r64
Kona Ice will be in the elementary building during lunch periods this Friday, April 1st! Be sure to send in money to your students teacher if interested!
#BeABlackKnight
Happy Monday! The Interviewing People Careercast is back with the 10-minute highlights of the interview featuring Austin Essinger, an IT Support Technician at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. In the highlights, Austin discusses what education would be useful to anyone going into the IT field, how his freelance IT work helped him get started in this career field, his goal of working in cybersecurity someday, and much more. Anyone interested in an IT career will find information relevant to getting started down that path in this episode, and you can always go back to watch our full interview if you would like to learn more. To watch these highlights and other episodes, visit www.bit.ly/InterviewingPeople, and enjoy the show!
