building a stronger business model and operational approach. What has made Patriot Manufacturing particularly notable is its scale and maturity. It now impacts more than 100 students daily and generates consistent sales at a six-figure level annually. Students routinely present on internal controls, workflow, and production systems, and the program has become recognized statewide as a model—often hosting visits from other school corporations seeking to learn from Spencer-Owen’s approach. The program’s value extends beyond product output. It builds communication confidence, professional habits, and public speaking skills in students who may not have otherwise developed those capabilities through traditional instruction. Those outcomes matter, not only for careers, but for life beyond school. 309 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 SPENCER-OWEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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