Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

220 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 cornerstone for economic development,” he adds. College and Career Academy The Greene County School System is committed to preparing students for the future. Their College and Career Academy focuses on providing a wide range of pathways, including entrepreneurship, electrical work, plumbing, automotive, welding, culinary arts, AV technology, and more. Additionally, they are developing a junior ROTC military pathway and a teaching pathway. “Greene County is a little bit unique,” portrays Dr. Houston. “The Lake community is a fast-growing community, and they have more needs than we can supply at this time. But we are developing students who can go right into the workforce.” Partnering with Athens Technical College, Greene County School System is working to bring in a robotics and mechatronics lab, preparing for the workforce needs of Rivian Corporation, and their support companies who may be located in the area. COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL • ROOFING • SIDING • • WINDOWS • DOORS • DECKS • 770-868-0290 • WRSROOF.COM