Helping Luxemburg-Casco students find a career in your neighborhood received another boost this week. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced on Wednesday that the district would be receiving a $25,000 grant for its Fab Lab. The money will go towards purchasing a robotic arm that will let 80 to 100 students learn new skills by using it with CNC and injection molding machines. This is on top of the $36,000 already donated by local businesses to bring the device to the school. District Superintendent Glenn Schlender says investments like this open the doors to different careers for more students.

The district is also forming a partnership with Bellin College to start a pilot program where high school students can begin earning up to a year’s worth of credits while still in high school at about a third of the cost. Schlender says the interest is high for both parties to hopefully get something done for the fall.

The announcements come just days before the Luxemburg-Casco School Board announces Schlender’s replacement as superintendent. Following Friday’s announcement, Schlender says he will assist in the transition process until he retires from the position this summer.