Work-based learning partnerships across the county are also evolving. While the district currently places some students in internships through CTE coursework, these placements tend to be local and informal, often connected to smaller businesses within each high school’s attendance zone. Goode cites a successful automotive program that regularly places interns with garages, dealerships, and transmission shops, demonstrating the value of strong program leadership and industry trust. The district is now working to formalize and expand these relationships, including early conversations with larger agricultural businesses and employers such as Hog Slat, Murphy Family Ventures, and Star Communications. These discussions highlight an 319 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 SAMPSON COUNTY SCHOOLS VOLUME 4, ISSUE 01
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