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Sarasota County Schools expands "CEO in Schools" program into second year to connect principals with local business leaders
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Sarasota County Schools is rolling into year two of its CEO in Schools program, bringing business executives into schools to help bridge workforce gaps, provide hands-on exposure for students and create new internship and hiring pathways, district leaders said on the district's podcast and at a kickoff breakfast.
Sarasota County Schools is entering the second year of its "CEO in Schools" program, which pairs business leaders with school principals for job-shadowing and partnership projects aimed at improving student career readiness, district officials said on a recent episode of the district's podcast and at a kickoff breakfast.
Dr. Harriet Moore, director of strategic engagement for Sarasota County Schools, said the program began after Superintendent Conor proposed the idea and the district consulted Hillsborough County's existing program for lessons learned. "The goal is to overcome the gaps between our education and our business leaders so we can really look at how we can impact student success," Dr. Moore…
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