HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County Chamber of Commerce is set to host two upcoming events in January that are aimed to help employers learn more about opportunities to partner and engage with students and schools.
“Students learn best when their education feels connected to the real world. Career pathways, academies, and work-based learning experiences give students clarity, confidence, and purpose,” says a news release from the Christian County Chamber. “But none of this is possible without partners. Employers in the private, public and civic sectors can help students see real careers, real skills, and real futures. Your involvement is far more than support; it’s transformation in preparing students. These two events will help you better understand how you can partner, regardless the size of the operation.”
Event information and dates
On Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 8:30 a.m. will be Learn & Thrive: The Co-Op Student Experience Panel Discussion. During this event people can hear from high school students about how their real-world learning builds real confidence, and that employer involvement can change a student’s trajectory, according to a news release. All size businesses and organizations can learn about and benefit from the high school Co-op program. this event will be held at the Pennyrile Rural Electric Community Room.
The Christian County Eye Opener Breakfast: “Partners in Possibility: Igniting Futures Together” will be coming up after on Jan. 27 at 7:15 a.m. at The Silo. Their featured speaker will be Dr. Kimberly Fifer, a national leader in educational innovation and a community coach for Ford Next Generation Learning.
She will share the importance of community engagement and why partnerships with businesses and employers are essential to student success. Dr. Fifer brings 26 years of experience in education, including service as an Assistant Superintendent, and has also served as a board member and president of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce in DeKalb County, Indiana.
Events are open to chamber members and non-members. Registration is required for both events. Register by visiting www.christiancountychamber.com under the events tab or by calling the Christian County Chamber of Commerce.
For more information contact Taylor Hayes, and / or Chandler Ladd. 270-885-9096 or thayes@christiancountychamber.com/cladd@christiancountychamber.com.
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