October was a great month for learning about ourselves and setting personal goals. Everyone in class has done a great job asking questions and being respectful on tours. In October we had the opportunity to tour Great Lakes Fastener which showed us the manufacturing industry through packaging and assembly; Target showed us the inner workings of a familiar big-box department store; and L.E. Phillips Public Library showed us the abundance of resources available at our local public library. We learned about books, homegood rentals and classes that are available at the library. For the upcoming holiday season, we will focus on volunteering opportunities.

​On Saturday, October 12th, Northwestern Wisconsin Regional Bowling Tournament was held at Wagner’s Lanes & The Complexx.  Several staff members participated with hopes of advancing on to the State Bowling Tournament in Wausau. Picture is Donnie who came in Second place and Nancy who came in first place! Congratulations to all our Bowlers!

​L.E. Phillips Career Development Center was one of the finalists for the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Resilient Business of the Year Award. The other finalists included Oakleaf Medical Network and Wendel. This honor recognizes businesses that have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and perseverance, thriving in challenging times. The winner, Oakleaf Medical Network, was announced at the Bravo to Business Event on October 23. Although we did not win, it was a great honor to be one of the finalists! Congratulations Oakleaf Medical Center!

With hauntingly festive spirit, twinkling lights and laughter bright, let the workplace echo with the sounds of joy!! And it did during our Halloween celebration. Costumes were worn, games were played and plenty of time to eat, drink and be scary! A menu of monster gunk, goblin fingers, ghostly bread, ghoulish cake and vampire blood was enjoyed by all! Everyone that dressed-up received a 3-D Halloween trinket!