Employer Tours

Connecting Classrooms with Employers

Eau Claire Area Schools host JA in a Day to bring students a full day of hands-on lessons about careers, financial basics, and workplace skills.

In partnership with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Northwest, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce enhances this experience by coordinating employer tours in the afternoon. These tours give students the chance to step outside the classroom, visit local businesses, and see real-world career opportunities in action.

For employers and volunteers, this is a simple but meaningful way to engage. It’s a one-day commitment that helps students connect classroom learning with the career pathways available right here in our community.

Together, we’re bridging the gap between education and employment while inspiring the future workforce.

Dates for 2025-2026 School Year

Northstar Middle School

November 19th, 2025 Morning (Classroom Site)
November 20th, 2025 Afternoon (Employer Site Visit)

Altoona Middle School

February 5th, 2026

DeLong Middle School

February 10th, 2026

South Middle School

March 10th, 2026

Day Overview

Classroom Site

Morning Session - Classroom Site

The classroom site event portion will run from about 7:30am-11:30am on each date.

Volunteers Needed Include:

Classroom Instructors- Will teach a short lesson to the students that follow our curriculum and work sheets.

Middle School JA: It's My Future--Career Paths, Clusters and High Growth Careers and Soft Skills

Middle School Curriculum-- https://jausa.ja.org/dA/ab25240af2/file/2023-JAID-JAIMF%20Program%20Overview.pdf

Keynote speaker-Opens the day with discussing your career and the steps to achieve success.

Career Fair Expo Booth- Area business will set up an interactive booth for students.

Entrepreneur Panel- Local business owners discuss topics and questions led by a moderator.

Click Here to Sign Up!

Questions? Contact Alisha Klemish with Junior Achievement

AKlemish@jawis.org

Employers Site Visits

Afternoon Session - Employer Site Visit

Employer Tours – What to Expect

Thank you for helping us bring learning to life for students! Your involvement in JA in a Day not only showcases your business, but also helps middle school students imagine their future right here in the Chippewa Valley.

What we ask of our employer sites:

Share a glimpse of your organization and industry.
Create a hands-on or interactive experience students will remember.
Highlight why the Chippewa Valley is such a great place to live, learn, and work.

Scheduling & Flexibility
Because these events are tied to school calendars, dates and times may shift. If changes happen, we’ll reach out to you directly to keep you in the loop.

Tentatively 11:45am-2pm (ECASD)
Tentatively 1pm-3pm (Altoona)

Business Selection
To make the most of travel time for students, we focus on businesses in Eau Claire and Altoona, but also welcome nearby partners when possible. In some cases, not all sites may be used on a given day, but many are added as alternates so we can be prepared for the unexpected. Either way, we’ll communicate directly with you about how you fit into the day.

Together, we’re helping students take their first steps in connecting what they learn in the classroom to the opportunities waiting for them in our community.