Students in the Career Gears Internship Program at Graham High School are working to get a jump ahead in the real world. On many levels, the effort in education is to provide students with experiential learning and Graham and Ohio Hi-Point are taking a leadership role. Students work with Judy Fletcher and the administration to match career interests with on-site learning. Experiences range from practice application and interview to job shadow experience to ongoing internship experience.
Of course, the dream would be to find students opportunities that lead to scholarship, leadership and/or employment, which is starting to happen.
“I wish I had this opportunity when I was in high school”, says Mike Short, owner of Streamline Graphic and Print in Urbana. Mike is a 1999 graduate of Graham High School and went on to study graphic design at Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology.
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