She plans to attend a four-year college to major in journalism. The scholarship award was based on community and school involvement, academic improvement and financial need. Apfel works part-time at Marshfield Public Library and writes for the MHS Profile. Her Pathway Partners mentor is Liz Welter of Marshfield. Most of the mentors and their students meet at MHS once a month to discuss post-high school education, relationships and goal setting.
Mentors can also help students find jobs through networking.
From this idea, an exciting initiative is developing for Pathway Partners students. That is the opportunity for them to job shadow or have an observational experience in a job in the Marshfield area. The Marshfield Buyers Guide, Marshfield Clinic, School District of Marshfield, Marshfield Police Department, Wisconsin Homes Inc., Victorias Hair and Body, the Bridal Boutique and Tuxedo Shoppe, Bethel Nursing Center, ABC Daycare, Head Start of Marshfield, Meals on Wheels, Woodworks, Wood County Sheriffs Department, Clark County Circuit Court, Success Realty, Child Care Centers of Marshfield, the Imagery and a privately owned stable are all area businesses and institutions where students have had the opportunity to get a first hand look at careers of interest. The mentors of these students have been instrumental in arranging for the job shadow experiences. Thanks also to the individuals in the workplaces who have assisted in this endeavor.