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Career Kick Start pilot draws high demand; district explores scaling during school year
Summary
A two-week Career Kick Start pilot drew more than 160 applicants for 50 spots, district staff and students told the board. The pilot included worksite tours, panels, resume review and professional headshots; staff outlined options to scale the program into the regular school year and use non-testing days for ninth-grade worksite tours.
Issaquah School District staff reported strong student interest in the Career Kick Start summer pilot and presented lessons and options for expanding career-connected experiences into the school year. Julia Bamba, principal on special assignment for accelerating innovation, said the pilot accepted 46 students for two-week sessions after more than 160 applicants. The program offered industry panels, site tours, job-shadow days, resume feedback and…
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