Chippewa County's top three employment industries are Manufacturing; Trade, Transportation & Utilities; and Education and Health. The top three industries with projected employment growth are Professional & Business Services; Construction; and Education & Health Services. With an increasing number of Baby Boomers retiring annually, discussions of a "skills gap" continue - the inability of employers to find and keep skilled workers. At the Cornell School District, we are committed to creating opportunities through Youth Options, Youth Apprenticeship, Academies and course selections that benefit our students and local workforce.