DiBacco says. Our patient care technician students, for example, complete their certifications and internship hours by their senior year, allowing them to enter PA programs and other advanced healthcare fields,” he elaborates. One of the standout programs is the partnership with Sikorsky Aircraft.“Our students who intern there make $1,000 a week,” Dr. DiBacco reveals.At the end of their internships, these students receive job offers where they can easily make $60,000 plus a year. It’s incredible to see high school students earning more than $60,000 right out of school,” he remarks. Dr. DiBacco envisions expanding these opportunities further. “I hope one day we can have juniors spend a couple of days a week in the field, and seniors spend even more time on internships,” he says. This approach, which he calls the World of Work (WOW) program, aims to keep students engaged and provide practical skills that align with the needs of local businesses. FUTURE PRIORITIES Ansonia Public Schools is not just focusing on the present but strategically planning for a future where students are more engaged, informed, and globally connected. As Proto and Dr. DiBacco outline their priorities for the next 18 months, it becomes clear that the district is broadening student opportunities. “We want them to understand the opportunity,” Proto says. “We want to build on what we’ve done and increase student opportunities.” This involves Advancing the Regional Agenda through Business Leadership serving the Connecticut communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton THE GREATER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONGRATULATES ANSONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT - GO CHARGERS1 Scan the QR Code for more information 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08
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