FLORENCE, Wis. — Florence County High School hosted a Career Day for students Jan. 14, featuring numerous community professionals.

Students had the opportunity to hear about educational requirements, experience, market trends, and advice from local professionals.

The Florence County Health Department and University of Wisconsin- Extension thanked these individuals who presented to the students: Scott and Sarah Ash, restaurant owners; Jay and Lori Glime, logging industry; John Price, truck driver (CDL); Greg Seibold, Florence County district attorney; Janet Nanninga, social worker; Adam Anderson, Florence County Sheriff’s deputy; Shawna Dishaw, land and water conservationist; Jamie Brewing-ton, electrician; Sidnie Graff, registered nurse; Amber Hicks, RE/MAX realtor; Chad Howard, fire and U.S. Forestry; Kristina Williams and Eric Lorenzen, Florence Utilities; Tyler Wood and Taylor Ziolkowski, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Forestry; Melissa Faccio, county dispatch and corrections; Kurt Person, automotive and Power Sport engineer; and Cory Roell and Brandon Maki, emergency medical services.

Educating youth on career options is a strategy identified in the Florence County Community Health Improvement Plan to help them set goals and increase awareness. The program was a great success due to the commitment of many community participants.

For more information, contact Allison Krueger at the Florence County Health Department at 715-528-4837. The health department is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Florence County Courthouse.