The Greene County Career Connections was developed to be the bridge between the school districts and area businesses to develop, market and coordinate activities that will expand students’ knowledge of local career opportunities and facilitate educational attainment needed for the workforce. Programs and events developed include area school districts, local Colleges and Universities, the Greene County Career Center, County agencies and local businesses in collaborative partnerships supporting these mutual objectives.
Benefits for Businesses
- Enable employers to attract local talent in high-demand careers
- Contribute to the educational attainment of students and prepare them to become a highly-skilled workforce
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with schools
- Keep education current by addressing employer needs
- Utilize industry state-of-the-art workplace and equipment to enhance student learning
- Provide opportunities for students to enhance career portfolios
Benefits for Schools and Students
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local industry/businesses
- Create extended learning opportunities for students in their career interest fields
- Keep education current by addressing employer needs
- Utilize industry state-of-the-art workplace and equipment to enhance student learning
- Provide opportunities for students to enhance career portfolios
- Provide students opportunities to demonstrate applied knowledge
- Provide opportunities for expanded elective credits working toward career pathways
Benefits for Community
- Promote a positive community image that drives economic development
- Improve the quality of life for students and their families
- Increase local job opportunities
Contact:
Career Coordinator
937.767.1303 x1139