Students regularly gain exposure at organizations like local banks, AgPartners, physical therapy offices, the hospital, and law firms.This effort is a dedicated, ongoing initiative. As Parent-Family Engagement lead Mattie Williams explains, a key takeaway from recent training was “just how important it is to find those community members that are willing to be or to partner with, we need to connect with them… to provide our kids a great working experience.” do, whether it’s technology, safety…we’ve got some brilliant staff members and community members that really can think outside the box.” COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS The district’s operational philosophy is a symbiotic, two-way street with the local community. This extends beyond the farm scholarship to a robust network of practicums and internships that provide students with critical real-world experience. 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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