The result: five career academies offering a variety of programs in fields such as construction trades,culinary arts, healthcare, horticulture, entrepreneurship, and graphic design. “Construction and healthcare came out strong because those are major growth areas locally,” says Director of Future Readiness Matthew Mahlmann.“At the same time, many of our families operate small businesses and restaurants, so Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship are natural fits.” LEARNING BY DOING At the heart of Bellville’s hands-on model is the Bellville Learning Center, a two-story downtown facility designed to simulate the real-world business environment—without the financial risk. Inside, the Brahma Café, open to the public, allows students to cook and serve meals in a glass-walled, commercial-style kitchen where guests can watch the process unfold. 179 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12 BELLVILLE ISD
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