Weekly Roundup:August 27, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “I would say just do it, even if you’re afraid of the interview, even if you’re afraid of going into a new environment. It’s really worth it.” ~ Israel Harris, Intern with Code Differently High schoolers are working at Delaware’s biggest banks, power companies and real estate firms (Delaware/Holly Quinn & Katie Malone, Technical.ly) + First State Tech Partnership LEARN MORE...
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Weekly Roundup:August 20, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “This series will provide valuable insights and practical tools to build impactful work-based learning programs. By participating, organizations can enhance their workforce, support community growth and foster the next generation of professionals.” ~ Lexi Shafer, Director of Workforce, Greater Des Moines Partnership Partnership Introduces Work-based Learning Event Series:...
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Weekly Roundup:August 13, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “I think it’s been a great experience. We’ve tried to open their eyes to the great things going on right here in eastern North Carolina.” ~ Kristie Sauls, WCC Executive Director of Apprenticeships and Career Development First cohort completes SEED Pre-Apprenticeship Program at WCC and LCC (Goldsboro, NC/Mount Olive Tribune) LEARN MORE COMMUNITY BUILDING → Heavy Metal Summer...
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Weekly Roundup:August 6, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “At Mon Health System, we are proud to invest in the future of West Virginia through programs like WV Ready Summer Internships. It was a privilege to host these 10 interns this summer and share with them the wide array of healthcare job opportunities in West Virginia.” ~ Katie Davidson, Chief HR Officer, Mon Health System Mon Health System High School Interns Graduate from...
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Weekly Roundup:July 30, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “While they will get an inside look at how local government works and how decisions are made, the borough also will benefit from their younger perspective.” ~ Plum Council President Paul Dern Plum names 2 incoming high school seniors as junior council members (Plum, PA /Brian C. Rittmeyer, Plum Advance Leader) LEARN MORE COMMUNITY BUILDING → United Illuminating Welcomes Interns...
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Weekly Roundup:July 23, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “Partnering with Bemidji State University creates a next-level opportunity for students to immerse themselves in challenging assignments through coursework and hands-on experience.” ~ Polaris Manager Anthony Lindgren Bemidji State, Polaris partner on internship program for HS grads (Roseau, PA /KAXE) LEARN MORE COMMUNITY BUILDING → Mega Burger or Mega Project? DPR’s Build Up High...
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Weekly Roundup:July 16, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “Across the country, it’s estimated that somewhere around 40% of positions are currently open in the pharmacy technician area. The idea came from that which is to say, we know we couldn’t wait for pharmacy technicians to come in so the strategy is to go out and find technicians, recognizing that we have a talent-rich pool in our local high schools.” ~ Thomas Carey, UW Health...
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Weekly Roundup:July 9, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “What a great way to keep you here in Nebraska. We’re always looking for that.” ~ Nebraska Lt. Governor Joe Kelly Nebraska Businesses Encouraged to Offer Youth Apprenticeship Programs (Grand Island, NE/Nebraska Department of Labor, KRVN) LEARN MORE COMMUNITY BUILDING → Shelby County high school juniors & seniors can apply for paid summer fellowship learning job skills (Memphis,...
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Weekly Roundup:July 2, 2024 Beyond the classroom. In the community. Connecting with your promising young talent. “Their presentations were amazing. The students are very passionate about their chosen topics, and in their research, they learn more about how decisions are made at the district and local level.” ~ English teacher Kristy McPherson-Leitz Capstones: homelessness, school improvements, animal shelters (Grand Rapids, MI/Alexis Stark, Knowles Hill School News Network) LEARN MORE...
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