their graduation. It gives them some things to think about, what their strengths are, what their weaknesses are.” Additionally, Miami Trace High School utilizes the Growing Rural Independence Together (GRIT) program. Through this regional initiative, students work through an assessment called Future Plans, followed by a 45 minute one-on-one session with a certified career coach.“It gives them another avenue to explore and process all of the options that lie ahead for them,” emphasizes Pittser.“Part of our job is to prepare them for the world outside of Miami Trace, whatever that world looks like.” In partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses, the district has also developed a pipeline of experiential learning that begins in middle school and extends through high school graduation. This collaboration, active since the mid 2000s, gives students early and ongoing exposure to career pathways, allowing them to connect classroom experiences to real life opportunities. @GreatOaksOhio greatoaks.com 6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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