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School -to-Career Partnership
Action Plan Participant:
Greater Fall River Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce's School-to-Career Partnership offers internship placements for high school students, mentoring for middle school youth, MCAS remediation and a summer Project Success opportunity to help youth connect their school experiences with the world of work. Academic curriculum and work place experiences reinforce each other to enhance overall educational achievement.

 
Priority Area:  Adult Basic Education, Job Training & Employment 
Priority Sub-Area:   

4, A) Adult and out-of-school youth education
 

Goal:

To increase the numbers of young adults who are prepared to graduate from high school and to enter the world-of-work

Method(s):

Work-site learning involves practical demands for mathematics, science, reading, writing, social studies and computer skills.
Timeline:          

Ongoing
Indicators:       

The number of Fall River students who complete a successful work-site placement
Progress: Sixty percent of Project Success Plus participants passed the MCAS exam. Over 30 middle school youth were involved in a mentor program that supports MCAS learning and prepares for life-long learning

How citizens can  get involved:

Work directly with students, work directly with teachers, strengthen company practice or build a system for school-to-career placement in a local business or work-site.
Contact Information:

Linda Ann Pontes, Business Engagement Specialist, 508-676-8226 or e-mail at lpontes@fallriverchamber.com or William Fussaro, School-to-Career Coordinator, Durfee High School, 508-675-8100.