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Kings students spotlight internships, CareerQuest and international service trip
Summary
Students and staff highlighted expansion of Kings High School internship and CareerQuest programs, student certifications (including a CNA), and a long-running Monterey, Mexico service trip that includes trauma-competent care training for participating students.
Principal Eric Dunn and staff presented a strategic initiative update focused on experiential learning programs at Kings High School.
Carrie Snyder, the internship program teacher, described rapid growth in the internship program from about 15 students three years ago to roughly 77 this year and thanked local business partners that host students. "In three years we have grown the program five times over," Snyder said, noting partnerships with employers including FirstStar Logistics, the Warren County airport, Twin Lakes and university partners.
Student Lydia Broadick told the board she completed clinical rotations at UC Health and this semester finished her CNA coursework through a district-supported program: "Just this weekend I am officially a certified nurses assistant thanks to the Kings internship program," Lydia said. The district paid for the CNA training, she said.
Administrators also updated the board on CareerQuest, a senior program centered on career coaching, monthly employability workshops and individualized experiential learning. Senior Samantha Aken said CareerQuest introduced her to trades and to Army National Guard opportunities; she said she plans to enlist and pursue further technical training.
Mr. Andress and students described the district’s long-running service partnership with Back-to-Back Ministries in Monterey, Mexico. Andress said the program includes trauma-competent care (TCC) training for students prior to direct service and that the district has now sent hundreds of students over more than a decade. Students described hands-on projects, relationship-building activities and emotional growth from the trip.
Board members praised the outside-the-classroom opportunities and thanked staff and community partners. The presentations emphasized measurable program growth, recent student certifications and continuing employer/university partnerships.
Next steps: staff will continue internship placements, confirm partner placements for next year and report updates to the board as programs mature.
