2018 Annual Conference

April 14–17, 2018

New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

It Takes a Village: How Business Alliances Are Making a Difference in Wake County Schools

Monday, April 16, 2018 at 9:10 AM–10:10 AM CDT

Studio 3 (75)

Session Description

Educators in North Carolina are meeting monthly with local business and government leaders to create work-based learning opportunities for students. We’ll discuss connecting the classroom to real life through short-term jobs, apprenticeships, and internships. We’ll also share how early experiential education impacts goal-setting and college planning for high school students.

Intended Audience

All Secondary School Counselors
Independent Counselors
Community-Based Organizations

Head Presenter

Laura Dicas, Collegewise and SACAC

Head Presenter: State

North Carolina

Additional Presenters

Jenny Peacock, Collegewise

Presenter Information: State

North Carolina