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Work-based SOS program seeks district funding as grant sunsets

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Summary

The SOS high-quality work-based learning program, run in partnership with Ferrum College and funded in part by DARS and state grants, asked the board to include $27,000 (continuation) to $54,000 (expansion) in budget priorities.

Franklin County school officials and program staff presented the SOS (work-based learning) program to the board on Oct. 13 and asked that the board include continuing funding in the districtbudget now that a primary grant is expiring.

Dr. Sears introduced teacher Brent White (program instructor) and two recent graduates, Braden and Caden, who described hands-on workplace experience…

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