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Canyons School District unveils Innovation Center to link high school students with industry
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Canyons School District leaders describe the Canyons Innovation Center in Draper as a profession‑based learning hub that will pair students with industry projects, college credit and certifications to address workforce gaps in aerospace, defense, manufacturing and tech.
Canyons School District officials and industry partners used a Connect Canyons podcast to outline plans for the Canyons Innovation Center, a profession‑based learning hub opening in the former eBay regional headquarters in Draper that district leaders say will connect high‑school students directly with employers in aerospace, defense, manufacturing and technology.
"It's kind of an R and D inspired environment...where students learn directly from industry professionals, earn college credit, earn industry certifications," said host Kirsten Stewart introducing the center. Dr. Rick Robbins, Canyons School District superintendent, said the center is intended to reimagine schooling so students leave with "durable skills" — leadership, collaboration and…
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