|
Special V.I.P. Invitation Celebratory Ribbon Cutting We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating the opening of the Rocket Academy Advanced Technology Learning Center. Home of the Rocket Academy a public charter school for 11th and 12th graders focusing on technical manufacturing and general employability skills. We are located in the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District, but are open to any student who wants to experience hands-on learning and prepare for a successful career in manufacturing. Currently enrolling students from Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Washington counties. |
|
|
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Where: Rocket Academy Advanced Technology Learning Center, 255 Lakeview Drive, Belgium, WI 53004
Event Program:
Open House: 3:00pm - 6pm
Mix and mingle with Rocket Academy key stakeholders, including the Governance Council, Cedar Grove-Belgium School Board Members, regional educational partners from Lakeland University, Lakeshore College, and University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
Hear from current high school students participating in youth apprenticeships at regional employers, where students are working in precision machining technology, welding and building trades fundamentals with a focus on heating and cooling.
Experience hands on learning and demonstration stations covering:
HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning), machining, mechatronics and welding. Interact with the cutting edge technology that Rocket Academy students use as part of their daily education.
Ribbon Cutting & Photographs: 4:00pm
Speakers Program: 4:15pm
MC: Chad Brakke, Superintendent Baldwin-Woodville School District
Division Administrator Dept. of Employment & Training State of Wisconsin, Michele Carter
Superintendent of Cedar Grove-Belgium School District, Liz Freeman
Associate Dean of Economic Development Lakeshore College, Lucas Dulmes
President of Lakeland University, Dr. Beth Borgen
Rocket Academy Governance Council President, Mike Dietrich
Rocket Academy Program Director, David Friend
Human Resources Director Razor Machine, Sylvia Kopping
Are you a business interested in supporting the Rocket Academy?
Businesses can support the Rocket Academy by underwriting programming (via a tax deductible donation of any amount, or joining the Business Partner Program with a yearly contribution of $500), sharing technical knowledge (via hosting a tour, field trip or speaker for the students), and/or getting involved (via serving as a technical advisory committee member or other volunteer leadership role).