Careerockit! Visits Platteview in 2019

Students listened to the engaging presentation by Steve Grove with Valmont Industries.

Katelyn Grubb, Senior Editor
February 28, 2019

On February 14th, 2019, Platteview High School hosted the Careerockit event to introduce their students to a variety of unique professions. Students had the opportunity to learn more about career paths they may be interested in pursuing after completing their high school education. 

Careerockit is an initiative of the Greater Omaha Chamber in partnership with countless community partners to connect students with opportunities to move along the learning pipeline, gain applicable knowledge and build excitement for growing career options. This is the second time Careerockit has visited Platteview; however, the event is not new to Omaha. In fact, about 23 school districts host the event annually. 

The presenters who visited Platteview to teach interested students about their occupation include:

  • Brett Kreifels, Joe Kreifels, and Carl Scholting with Farmers Union Coop
  • Lori Smith with Capstone Coaching and Consulting
  • Chuck Chevalier with Metropolitan Community College
  • Sara Hansen with Turner Construction
  • Brian Buskirk with Commonwealth Electric
  • Grace Wiers with MCL Construction
  • Tyler Klusaw with Lamp, Rynearson, and Associates
  • Andrew Hopp with Platteview High School
  • Dale Williams an Entrepreneur
  • Jenny Zebly with TD Ameritrade
  • Joe LeGrand with Children’s Omaha
  • Sarah Sjolie with Live Well Omaha
  • Shana Skillstad with Fitucate Nutrition and Training/Fresh Wellness Foundation
  • Kaitlyn Irwin with Community Alliance
  • Jill Stigge with Kutak Rock Law Firm
  • Steve Grove with Valmont Industries
  • Joe Cole with Graepal North America, Inc
  • U.S. Military Recruiters with Army, Air Force, and National Guard
  • Gennean Scott with Omaha Performing Arts
  • Aimee Junck and Laura Holtman with Mosaic
  • Marcy Browning with Encor
  • Leah Bond with Seldin Company
  • Laura Warnock with Omaha Storm Chasers
  • Holly Holmes with Omaha Steaks 
  • Liz Ernst with Flywheel
  • Matt Sexton with FaceBook
  • Kyle Tautenhan with Block Era/Pinata 
  • Jenny Olive with Werner Enterprises

Thank you to all of the presenters who visited Platteview to encourage and teach students!