Building the relationships with businesses and schools to strenghen our current and future workforce.
2009 Business & Education Summit
Project Based Learning Math Matters New Tech High Schools
The DeKalb Chamber Partnership is proud of the gains we have made working with both business leaders and our area schools for the sake of our students. Below is a list of our successes and programs.
At Left: School and business leaders attending Business & Education Summit working togther to improve our students' preperation for their future. Recieved planning grant in 2008 from Dekko Foundation.
Work Ethics Certification program for H.S. students and encouraging businesses to recognize and support their efforts.
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Host business leaders on Tour of 4 County Vocational School to show the kinds of hands on opportunities and technology based learning that is available for our students www.4countyvocational.org
Assist students' in finding job shadowing opportunities and internships that meet their interests and needs.
Offer scholarships to qualifying seniors in our area based on community service.
Promote the Work Keys program to improve skills of our current workforce. http://www.gotoworkone.com/home/index.asp?page=65
The Chamber supports and promotes the HOPE (Helping Our Pupils Exel) Community Volunteer Program which has proven to be a very successful menoring program for at risk students. To get involved contact jsorg(at)communityfoundation.org or call 260-925-0311
