or even complete an associate degree—before graduation. “It’s free for families,” Kilgore emphasizes.“We’ve had students graduate high school with two diplomas in hand—a high school diploma and an associate degree.” The program saves families thousands of dollars in tuition while accelerating students’ postsecondary “We want kids to have options,” Kilgore says. “They can go straight to work or continue at college. Either way, they’re ready.” Annual career fairs bring together business leaders, hospital administrators, and local employers to meet students face-to-face. “We’ve had companies interview and hire students right at the fair,” he says. “That’s how powerful these connections can be.” In addition to the healthcare partnerships, Ingleside works with local manufacturing firms to provide internships and job shadowing experiences.“It’s not uncommon for students to graduate and immediately start careers with six-figure salaries,” Kilgore adds. “That’s the power of workforce education done right.” DUAL ENROLLMENT: COLLEGE CREDIT, NO COST For students pursuing higher education, Ingleside ISD offers dual enrollment through Del Mar College, enabling high schoolers to earn college credit— CUERO 301 Cooperative Way, Cuero, TX 77954. 361-277-9300 CORPUS CHRISTI 437 Opportunity Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. 361-452-0560 HUTTO 351 Exchange Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634. 512-354-4563 weaverandjacobs.com Get In Touch ATTENTION TO DETAIL, OPEN COMMUNICATION & COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY With over two decades of experience and a reputation for unwavering integrity, Weaver & Jacobs delivers their construction projects on time and under budget with complete customer satisfaction. 273 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12 INGLESIDE ISD
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