Students and specialists highlight career programs and demonstrate AAC tools
Student representatives described career-focused events, survey results on postgraduation plans and bullying concerns, and speech-language staff demonstrated augmentative and alternative communication devices used by about 40 students across the district.
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A student representative told the board the Blue Collar Tour will be held at Hutchinson High School on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon, describing it as an opportunity for the public to see hands-on career programs. Student presenters also summarized survey responses: among 75 juniors who replied, 67% plan to attend college, 12% plan to enter the workforce, 15% plan trade/apprenticeship and 4% plan military service; among 40 responding seniors, 71% plan college, 19% workforce and 10% trade school. The students reported about 20 total concerns collected and roughly 7–8 specifically citing bullying.
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