Windsor student credited as Workability program helps him train with fire district
Apr 17, 2026
Windsor High senior Eli Gardinho told the board his Workability placement with the Sonoma County fire district gave him ride‑along and volunteer experience and helped him pursue a firefighter pathway; district and fire officials described the program’s growth connecting students with community partners.
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Eli Gardinho, a Windsor High senior, told the Windsor Unified School District board that a Workability placement with the Sonoma County Fire District gave him hands‑on experience and helped him decide to pursue a career in firefighting. “This program gave me an inside look of what firefighters do for our community,” Eli said, thanking his mentor and the fire department for ride‑alongs, training and volunteer opportunities.
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