Students describe internships, certifications and apprenticeships in Bonny Eagle ELO program
Teacher Shannon Gervais and two senior students told the board about the Extended Learning Opportunities program’s mix of career-readiness classes, internships, job shadows and certifications, including upcoming simulation-trailer offerings and local apprenticeship ties.
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At the board meeting, Shannon Gervais, the district’s Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) teacher, described how ELO blends morning career- and college-readiness instruction with afternoon hands-on experiences such as job shadows, internships and apprenticeships. "Most of my students are upperclassmen so lot of them when they walk across that stage and get that diploma, they have a next step already set out," Gervais said, describing resume and interview work, informational interviews, and community partnerships.
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