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Commissioners approve MOU with West Washington work-based learning program
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding to place up to seven school students in county departments for hands-on training, with the school providing insurance. Commissioners said a counsel-drafted MOU will be shared and the program is intended to give students practical workplace experience.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the West Washington work-based learning program. Commissioners described the program as placing up to seven students in county departments — including positions at the highway garage and health department — with the school providing insurance coverage for students while they participate.
Commissioners said the MOU had been circulated, that counsel would finalize language, and that the agreement formalizes county support for student placements. The board voted in favor by voice vote.
