gaining workplace exposure, skill development, and professional context before graduation. These internships are viewed as critical learning experiences, regardless of whether a student’s next step is direct employment, trade school, community college, or a four-year program. The district points to broad community participation in supporting interns, including healthcare organizations, physical therapy practices, manufacturers, utilities, automotive and tire businesses, media outlets, and government agencies. Some internships have become direct pipelines into employment, particularly in specialized local sectors such as veterinary services and large-animal care. The district is exploring additional pathways such as a vet tech program, reflecting both workforce needs and the region’s unique agricultural infrastructure. INVESTING IN FACILITIES FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER Weaver draws attention to the need to support these program expansions and points to a major capital project: the construction of a new high school campus in two phases. Phase one is projected to complete in March 2027. Phase two, a dedicated Career and Technical Education building, is scheduled for completion in 2028. District leadership sees this investment as transformative, enabling expanded pathways, modernized learning environments, and stronger alignment with workforce development goals. 311 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 ALLEGHANY COUNTY SCHOOLS
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