Why should your business become a partner?
- The manufacturing industry recognizes that today’s youth are its future
employee workforce and that the industry must be actively involved in the
educational process.
- High schools are realizing that the traditional classroom setting may not
fit every student’s learning needs.
- Research has proven that workplace experience helps students acquire the
skills, knowledge, and work habits they need to succeed and attain satisfying
jobs and lives.
Create a skilled workforce
Second Chance is a model for Business/Education Partnership that offers
credit deficient high school students a way to earn their diploma through a
state-certified manufacturing youth apprenticeship.This alternative education
model links academic requirements and industry standards to make learning
relevant to students by providing a hands-on educational program within the
business environment. It allows industry the opportunity to mold and shape the
skill sets of tomorrow’s work force.
Make a real difference
It is amazing to see the difference a “Second Chance” can make for
these youth apprentices. Like no other alternative education model, this model
proudly touts a 98% attendance rate and 90% graduation rate.
The manufacturing industry needs to recognize the value of school-to-work
programs like Second Chance and make them a part of its business plan.
Won’t you consider becoming a Business Partner today and be either an
anchor or satellite site?
Together we can make a difference in the future work force of Wisconsin.
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What’s the financial contribution?