That collaboration extends to the Chester Area Development Association, where district leaders meet regularly with business and industry representatives to align training with regional economic development goals. COLLEGE CREDIT AND REAL-WORLD CREDENTIALS For students pursuing higher education, Chester County has developed strong partnerships with York Technical College, USC Lancaster, and Winthrop University. Programs such as the Early College initiative allow high schoolers to earn college credit — and in some cases, associate degrees — before graduation. “We’re working to expand early college and dualcredit opportunities,” Khalid says. “It’s a huge economic advantage for families, reducing the cost of postsecondary education while giving students a head start.” CCSD’s partnership with Winthrop University supports a Teacher Cadet program, while collaboration with USC Lancaster aims to offer juniors and seniors 214 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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