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Liberty County schools announce $700,000 Hyundai partnership to place 17 seniors in jobs
Summary
The Liberty County School System and Liberty College and Career Academy (LCCA) held a signing ceremony announcing a $700,000 investment from Hyundai to hire 17 graduating seniors into entry-level positions, and LCCA leaders outlined enrollment, dual-enrollment and work-based learning growth.
The Liberty County School System announced a partnership with Hyundai that the district said represents a $700,000 investment to support students entering the workforce immediately after high school.
The announcement came during a signing ceremony at the Liberty County Board of Education meeting. Doctor Valerie Rashad, chief executive officer of Liberty College and Career Academy, said 17 seniors from Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School will be eligible for employment with Hyundai at a minimum starting salary the district described as $40,000 per year.
The partnership is intended to connect LCCA career pathways with immediate employment opportunities. "The Liberty College and…
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