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We aim to establish partnerships with community members by creating an environment where local businesses come together to advise educators on industry trends and create strategies and/ programs to help prepare our students to become workforce ready through work-based learning. Your expertise and leadership is needed and valued for this council to be a success. Please join us in our efforts to create a dynamic experience for our Athens community.
Meeting Information:
Time: 8:00 am
Location: In-person will be in Media Center-virtual will be through Microsoft Teams
Time: 8:00Virtual will be through Microsoft TeamsJuly 25th- VirtualSept. 5th- VirtualOctober 3rd- virtualDec. 5th-virtualJan.9th - VirtualFeb. 6th VirtualMarch 6th- VirtualMay 1st- VirtualEvents Business Alliance Organizes:
Nov. 21 and April 9 Fall and Spring Reality of Money-Sponsored by State Employees Credit Union and Coastal Credit Union-Simulation of making financial choices.
September 26 and Feb. 20- Job Fair-Students will have the opportunity to apply to local companies for employment and internships.
Mock Interviews Dec.11 and March 12th Dress for Success: work with students on how to dress professionally and how to interview. Focusing on soft skills and transferable skills.
Career Conversations- Partners interact with students discussing their occupation.
The Goal of a Council member includes:
- Create opportunities for students and teachers to connect with local businesses and Higher Education institutions for job shadowing, internships, and field trips
- Provide teachers with guest speakers and industry experts for co-teaching
- Invite partners to assist in developing curriculum and coaching and evaluating student work
Council members will provide guidance and educational opportunities for the following courses:
- Foods I and II
- Agriscience, Animal Science I and II
- Principles of Business and Personal Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Drafting I, II, III Engineering
- Drafting II, III Architecture
- Digital Media and Advanced Digital Media
- Core Construction and Carpentry 1
- Apparel Design I and II
- Interior Design I and II
- Parenting, Early childhood I and II
- Sports Marketing
- Fashion Merchandising
- Business Essentials
- Python, Computer Programing
Our mission is to network, brainstorm and build a greater community for our future leaders.
Please, for more information, contact: Ms. Melonie Carlton-Career Development Coordinator via email at MCCarlton@wcpss.net or call Office at 919-233-4050 ext. 24905.