PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n The S/L/A/M Collaborative www.slamcoll.com SLAM is a national multi-disciplinary design firm offering architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, structural and civil engineering, and design-build services. Our market focus is on education, healthcare, corporate, justice, and sports. Our infinite drive to unlock and solve complex design problems renders creativity in design to enrich lives. n Brown & Brown www.bbrown.com Ansonia’s innovative approach to insurance has been a game-changer. With the help of Brown & Brown Insurance, they’ve purchased health insurance with other area school districts since 2017, saving millions of dollars. This collaboration is a testament to their financial responsibility and commitment to healthcare access for all. n Valley Chamber of Commerce www.greatervalleychamber.com Founded in 1964, the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce represents Connecticut’s lower Naugatuck River Valley business community. The Chamber is comprised of a cross-section of businesses large & small and across many sectors which include financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, professional services, technology, transportation, utilities, and non-profit. the need for meaningful job opportunities. These interactions bridge education and employment, with students preferring high-paying, skilled jobs over minimum-wage ones. By connecting students with various industries,Ansonia Public Schools empowers them to envision and pursue brighter futures. students on advocacy and public service. “We want to teach students how to advocate for themselves and others and how to run for office if they choose,” he says. This initiative aligns with the district’s goal of preparing students for active and informed citizenship. Dr. DiBacco finally highlights the importance of guest speakers in exposing students to diverse career paths. Industry leaders, including CEOs from the New York Liberty and the Red Sox, inspire students and often offer internships due to the students’ genuine interest. He notes that 70% of Ansonia’s workingage students support their families, emphasizing 332 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08
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