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Goochland High students present rebrand and outreach for work‑based learning program
Summary
Students from Goochland High School presented a rebranding and outreach plan for the district's work‑based learning program, showcased student products and a family‑facing flowchart, and requested board support for expanded employer engagement.
Students and teachers from Goochland High School presented the county’s work‑based learning (WBL) program to the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21, describing a rebrand, outreach materials and a flowchart intended to help families and students navigate WBL options.
Bruce Watson introduced the student presenters and turned the floor to teacher Yarrell Patton, who framed WBL as a mission to "maximize the potential of every learner" and said the program produces practical returns for the county’s workforce. Patton emphasized engagement and described the program as instrumental in creating future local employees, entrepreneurs and public‑service professionals.
Senior Ava Garrison told the board about the student marketing firm Mark It Up and said the team had rebranded the school’s WBL materials. "We believe every experience at Goochland High School is of the highest quality," she said, describing collaboration with district leaders, counselors and local businesses. Junior Chelsea Breedlove summarized WBL as "school coordinated workplace experiences related to our career goals" and cited an example of working with Powhatan CASA, a local nonprofit, on a fundraising logo.
Students described outputs including a one‑page information product and a simplified flowchart to guide families through WBL choices. Chase Kranz and Johnny Vega Alvarez explained the team’s work to streamline the application process and include stakeholders such as counselors and industry partners.
Board members praised the presentation, asked about regional collaboration and encouraged the students to expand outreach. One board member urged sharing the model with neighboring districts; students and staff agreed regional growth was possible. The board posed for a group photo with the students and thanked them for the presentation.
