2025 Job & Career Readiness Scholarship

The Education & Mentoring Committee of the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce represents business members dedicated to education and workforce training. This scholarship opportunity is funded by donations from our business members. The Chamber offers an annual scholarship ($1,000) to students enrolling in:

A 4-Year College or University
A Technical College or Trade School
An Approved Apprenticeship Program

High school seniors who currently attend a public, parochial/private, or home school and reside in the Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, or Wind Lake communities are encouraged to apply by January 27. Please read the following before submitting application.

Students must meet the following criteria to apply:

1. Be a high school senior residing in the Muskego Chamber's service area (Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, Wind Lake).

2. Be involved in career readiness activities (work-based learning, tours, shadowing, internships) with an emphasis on participation in at least one activity not required by your work-based program. Applicants enrolled in a work-based program (such as MHS Connect Academy or equivalent) and/or a dual-credit program are preferred.

3. Have a 2.0 GPA or higher as required by dual-credit programs. The judging committee will use the GPA to verify that the applicant qualifies to be in a work-based learning or dual-credit program.

4. Complete all application requirements by the set deadline (January 27).

To apply:
1. Submit this online form. NOTE: Have all information prepared before beginning online submission as this form does not auto-save.

2. List contact information for three references (one from each category):
---> Employer (current or past)
---> School Faculty such as a classroom teacher, counselor, or coach
---> Personal Acquaintance that is non-family

3. Prepare ONE of the following (student's choice):
---> 3-5 minute video
---> 1-3 page essay

The video OR essay should include:
---> An introduction from the applicant to the Muskego Chamber's Education & Mentoring Committee.
---> A short summary of the applicant's career plan and goals
---> A short summary of the applicant's participation in career readiness activities that support their plan and goals
NOTE: An option to upload a video or essay (pdf format) is at the end of this application. If upload fails, please send as attachment to executivedirector@muskego.org. Please DO NOT send these as links to open source such as google docs.
Submit these by JANUARY 27 to executivedirector@muskego.org.

Once application is received:
---> Within 48 hours of submission, the applicant will receive an email confirmation from the Chamber office indicating the application has been received.
---> During the last week of January, the applicant will receive an email to set up a virtual interview with members of the Education & Mentoring Committee. This email will include a brief description of questions asked during the interview.
---> During the first week of February, acceptance/declination letters will be sent via email to all applicants. The scholarship recipient will receive a congratulatory phone call from the Muskego Chamber's Executive Director.
---> Scholarship recipients are invited to attend the Chamber's Awards Gala on Thursday, March 13. The recipient receives three complimentary tickets for the event (for student and parents/guests).
---> Scholarship recipients are asked to prepare a one-to-three-minutes acceptance speech to be given during the Awards Gala.
---> Scholarship funds are paid directly to the enrollment program. The recipient must provide their student information and admissions office or employer/tech program contact information to the Chamber.

Questions may be directed to executivedirector@muskego.org.

Contact Information

IMPORTANT: Have all items prepared before filling in the form. This form cannot be saved. We recommend preparing your answers in a separate document and then using copy/paste to fill all required fields. Send videos or essays (in pdf format) to executivedirector@muskego.org. We recommend using a desktop or laptop for this form as smartphones and tablets do not work well.

Applicant's Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Applicant's Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Date of Birth *

Format: MM/dd/yy

Email Address *

Program Information

Are you a high school senior residing in Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, or Wind Lake? *

Yes. Continue. No. Stop as you cannot apply.

For which program would you use this $1,000 scholarship? *

4-Year College or University Technical College Trade School Apprenticeship

Have you been accepted by a college, trade school, or apprenticeship program? *

Yes No, but I applied and am waiting for a response. No

Name of College, Trade School, or Apprenticeship Program *

If yes, please provide the contact information (name, address, phone) of the person in charge of the program or the admissions office. If no, please list the program you prefer to attend.

Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Work-Based Learning Activity #1 (Required)

List at least one work-based learning activity in which you have participated. To list more than one, use the optional work-based learning activity fields.

Activity 1 (Required) *

Activity 1 (Required): Date This Activity Began *

Format: MM/dd/yy

Activity 1 (Required): Date This Activity Completed *

Format: MM/dd/yy

If this is a current activity, fill in today's date.

Activity 1 (Required): Mentor's Name *

List the full name of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Activity 1 (Required): Mentor's Email Address *

List the email address of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Activity 1 (Required): Mentor's Phone Number *

List the phone number of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Work-Based Learning Activity #2 (Optional)

If desired, list a second optional work-based learning activity fields.

Activity 2 (Optional)

Activity 2 (Optional): Date This Activity Began

Format: MM/dd/yy

Activity 2 (Optional): Date This Activity Completed

Format: MM/dd/yy

If this is a current activity, fill in today's date.

Activity 2 (Optional): Mentor's Name

List the full name of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Activity 2 (Required): Mentor's Email Address *

List the email address of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Activity 2 (Optional): Mentor's Phone Number

List the phone number of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Work-Based Learning Activity #3 (Optional)

If desired, list a third optional work-based learning activity fields.

Activity 3 (Optional)

Activity 3 (Optional): Date This Activity Began

Format: MM/dd/yy

Activity 3 (Optional): Date This Activity Completed

Format: MM/dd/yy

If this is a current activity, fill in today's date.

Activity 3 (Optional): Mentor's Name

List the full name of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Activity 3 (Required): Mentor's Email Address *

List the email address of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

Activity 3 (Optional): Mentor's Phone Number

List the phone number of the mentor, leader, or manager to whom you reported during the work-based learning activity.

References

List contact information for three references as indicated. The Education & Mentoring Committee will be contacting these individuals so please make them aware of your application.

Reference #1: Business Name of Current or Past Employer *

Reference #1: Full Name of Your Manager or Supervisor *

Reference #1: Email Address of Your Manager or Supervisor *

Reference #1: Phone Number of Your Manager or Supervisor *

Reference #2: Name of a School Teacher, Coach, or Counselor *

Reference #2: Email Address of School Teacher, Coach, or Counselor *

Reference #2: Phone Number of School Teacher, Coach, or Counselor *

Reference #3: Name of Personal Acquaintance (Non-Family) *

Reference #3: Email Address of Personal Acquaintance (Non-Family) *

Reference #3: Phone Number of Personal Acquaintance (Non-Family) *

Questions or Concerns

Submit this online application form by January 27, 2025. Questions or concerns may be directed to executivedirector@muskego.org.

Upload File: Transcript *

Upload a copy of your transcript with GPA (must be pdf, jpg, or png).

Upload File: Video or Essay

Upload your video or essay (must be pdf). If upload fails, please send as attachment to executivedirector@muskego.org. Please DO NOT send these as links to open source such as google docs.

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