Adaptive Career Awareness Series

Wednesday, November 4
10:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Plover YMCA, 1776 Plover Rd, Plover, WI 54467

Ready to try the fastest-growing sport around and check out what’s new at the Plover YMCA? We’ll start with a quick tour to showcase our brand-new facility and share simple, everyday health and wellness tips. Then, we’ll head straight to the court for a friendly game of pickleball. Whether you're brand new to the game or love being active, come learn, move, and dink around with us!

Lead: Carrie Jarosinski

Tuesday, December 8
10:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Mid-State Technical College, 1001 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Room: Lead Center, 519

Get ready for a Christmas career adventure! Participants will choose a mystery career gift and use technology and AI to learn what people in that career do, what education or training is needed, and where they could work in the community. After completing their career search, participants will decide whether to “Put It Under the Tree” or “Send It Back to Santa.” Participants will share what they discovered and learn about careers explored by others in the group. Join us for a fun, hands-on way to discover new career possibilities!

Lead: Sam Brewington and Amber Stancher

Thursday, February 18
10:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Mid-State Technical College, 500 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Room: I-141 & I-142, Arborist Lab

Harness Up: Aerial Adventures in Arboriculture - Curious about what it’s like to show up for work up in a tree? Then you’re warmly welcomed to come play in Mid-State’s arborist lab where you can put on a saddle and climb, take a ride in our aerial lift, or try your hand at working the ropes.

*This is a repeat offering intended for new students to the program or students who did not get a chance to participate due to the high enrollment in Spring 2026.

Lead: Joe Hoffman

Tuesday, March 2
10:00– 1:00 a.m.

Location: Mid-State Technical College, 500 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Room: Gymnasium

Get ready to wonder, explore, experiment, and try something new! In this hands-on session, participants will discover how curiosity helps us learn about the world around us. Participants will solve mysteries, make predictions, try simple experiments, and use their imaginations in fun challenges. Everyone will also have the chance to step outside their comfort zone and try something new. Come ready to ask “Why?” “How?” and “What if?” and see what you discover!

Lead: Lea Ann Turner

Monday, April 12
10:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Mid-State Technical College, 1001 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Room: Lead Center, 519

Discover how businesses keep track of their money using accounting and Excel! In this hands-on session, participants will follow money through a simple accounting cycle from start to finish. Participants will see how Excel can be used to organize numbers, complete calculations, and understand financial information. Along the way, they will learn about skills used by people who work in accounting careers. Come see how numbers, technology, and problem-solving work together in the world of accounting!

Lead: Bob Smith

Tuesday, May 25
10:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Mid-State Technical College, 1001 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Room: Lead Center, 519