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Greeley students describe internships and independent-study 'silos' in Pathways presentation

MSAD 51 Board of Directors · April 1, 2024
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MSAD 51 Pathways Coordinator Andrew Fersch presented the 'Can We' civic-engagement project and described more than 80 student 'silos'—credit-bearing independent studies and internships that include placements with USA Swimming, Maine Youth for Climate Justice, filmmaking partnerships, and medical job shadows.

Pathways Coordinator Andrew Fersch told the MSAD 51 Board on April 1 that the district’s multiple-pathways program has supported more than 80 students in credit-bearing independent-study courses known as 'silos.' The program connects students with internships, job shadowing and professional mentors.

Students at the meeting gave specific examples of their work. Brady Hale described an internship with USA Swimming where he worked on…

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