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Oley Valley staff touts expanded career pathways and FBLA student headed to nationals
Summary
Career‑development teacher Jenny Hoffman Betts told the board the district has broadened internships, pre‑apprenticeships and credentialing, citing a $75,000 PA Smart grant and growth from 27 to 49 internship‑type placements; FBLA member Alita qualified for nationals and asked the district for fundraising support.
Jenny Hoffman Betts, Oley Valley’s career‑development teacher and FBLA advisor, told the school board committee on May 6 that the district has expanded five in‑school career pathways designed to connect students with apprenticeships, dual‑enrollment and employer internships.
"This program came about as a recognition that not all kids come to high school ready to make big choices about their career, and they really shouldn't," Betts said, describing courses in workforce skills, tech leadership, intro to business, pre‑apprenticeship and a restructured internship program.
Betts said internship‑type participation has grown…
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